Project Manager in Devon, United Kingdom

Project Manager

Airband, a well-established Internet Service Provider is expanding! We have secured several £multi-million projects and are continuing to acquire more.

We are looking for an additional permanent Project Manager to support the implementation of our new high-profile expansion projects. You will utilise your excellent project management skills and experience to successfully liaise with the procuring authority ensuring the project runs on time and to budget.

Strong communication skills are essential and previous experience in engaging with local authorities/councils would be advantageous. You will be expected to manage the stakeholder and supplier relationships, lead a small project team, and further develop the organisation’s project management capability. As such a demonstrable track record of working within a recognised formal PPM methodology is required as well as experience rolling out FTTP.

Who are we?

Our mission is simple – everyone deserves better broadband. In 2009 we saw those with rural roots were dogged by slow speeds and inconsistent connection. Apparently, nothing could be done. But we could fix the problem! Our ambition was to build the largest non-urban broadband network for hard-to-reach communities across the UK. And over a decade later, we are proud to be a go-to specialist for reliable, rural broadband.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and within budget.

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.

• Develop a detailed project plan to track the progress.

• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.

• Report and escalate to management as needed.

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.

• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Assist with bid writing for the acquisition of new projects.

• Management of the project team

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a project manager within telecoms / network build.

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Travel to site is required with this role.

Certificates/tickets Required (training will be provided if you do not hold these certificates/tickets)

SSSTS – Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme, APMPMQ, CEMAR and NEC 4

Why work for Airband?

We wouldn’t be able to deliver on our mission to bring super-fast broadband to some of the hardest to reach areas if it were not for our people. We believe in unlocking everyone’s potential and we are passionate about retaining our top talent and love to promote within, giving you the opportunity to progress or experience other areas of the business if that is what you want. Some of our other benefits include:

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Car Allowance

• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.

• 5% Airband pension plus minimum 3% employee contribution

• Customer referral bonus – a thank you for every customer you send our way.

• We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

• Free Broadband – If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!

• 20% off your monthly line rental on EE’s phone, tablet, SIM only or mobile broadband plans.

• Car financing scheme, Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance, Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on length of service)

• Airshare (employee discount platform) – discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless – save up to £1,000 a year!

• Refer a friend reward scheme – a selection of great rewards to choose from!

• Company socials! We really do like to get to know everyone – each year we host Summer & Winter parties for all our colleagues!

Ready to apply?

We want you to get the most out of your recruitment experience at Airband – it works both ways – are you a fit for Airband, and are we a fit for you? If you are ready to apply, click the button below to attach your CV and fill out our application form. All applications are reviewed and screened by our Talent team. If we think you could be the next Airband colleague, an intro call will be set up to learn more about you. We will provide more insight about the role and share life at Airband, our values and discuss your experience to date.

Pre- employment checks

Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer facing.