Company Description
There's never been a better time to join Great British Communications; we are a tenacious, fast-paced business with a huge contract pipeline and ambitious growth plans. Part of the United Living Group, our turnover will double in the next 5 years to top £1 billion.
We are a growing telecommunications company based in Widnes and are part of the United Living Group’s Infrastructure division.
Job Description
To manage the successful and timely delivery of the construction programme, ensuring operations and the commercial teams are fully aligned to the plan. Assure programme submissions are compliant with NEC contractual guidelines. Lead on programme review sessions with internal and external stakeholders. Own and update the programme risk & issue plan.
To always maintain GBC standards within the team, to the client and their representatives.
Specific Duties
1. Build, manage and maintain detailed construction programme(s) for FTTP delivery, monitoring progress and ensuring GBC are on track to achieving key milestones and THP.
2. Submit fortnightly programme updates into the client in line with NEC contractual clauses 31 & 32.
3. Update daily the latest progress into the Microsoft Project schedule coordinating with civils/fibre supervisors
4. Inputting risk/delays into the schedule, assessing the impact and reporting into the GBC project team
5. Capture any early warnings, compensation events or project management instructions into the project schedule.
6. Liaise with the GBC operations team to understand the resource profile & productivity assumptions ensuring the schedule is up to date with the latest information
7. Liaise with the project coordinators & streetworks coordinators to advise of key delivery dates in the programme
8. Understand the critical path of the programme and work with the wider team when slippage is identified
9. Work closely with the relevant quantity surveyor to ensure they are aligned with the programme for commercial forecasting
10. Own, update and drive resolution of the Risk & Issue log(s)
11. Build strong Client relationships, representing the GBC brand
12. Find efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes.
13. Input data into internal and client systems where required to ensure alignment
14. Any other duties as assigned
Health and Safety Responsibilities
15. Set a good example to others by working safely
16. Take reasonable care of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your actions and omissions
17. Adopt a positive attitude, cooperate and assist the company in all aspects of Health, Safety and the Environment
18. Ensure team understands all relevant health and safety policies and arrangements based upon the policies and implement this way of working within the team.
Personal Skills
19. Organised
20. Time management / ability to work to deadlines
21. Attention to detail
22. A strong understanding of contracts and SLAs
23. Good problem solving and negotiation skills
24. People-management skills including performance management
25. Problem-Solving skills
26. Self-motivated and proactive
27. Ability to develop, establish and maintain customer and internal relationships
28. Ability to drive results through planning the delivery of the project within the project timescales, making decisions and providing solutions.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
29. Microsoft Project experience is essential / Ideally within this field
30. Good level of IT skills including excel, and other Microsoft packages
31. Experience of working in the telecommunications industry.
32. Adept at manipulating client tools/reports on a regular basis
33. Health and Safety Qualifications
Additional Information
Benefits:
34. Bike to work scheme
35. Company pension
36. Life insurance
37. Private medical insurance
38. Wellness programmes
Additional Information:
39. Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
40. This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from our Widnes Office
41. Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry