Principal Technician

Overview

Lead civils PON builds, manage contractors, ensure compliance for Openreach

Key Responsibilities

• traffic management
• technical oversight
• route feasibility
• permit liaison
• compliance oversight
• site meetings

Tasks

-Assessing traffic management requirements and footpath/carriageway reinstatements following civils activity -Supporting build activity through technical oversight, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance -Managing route feasibility, re-routes, and blockage resolution -Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and local authorities to progress permits and resolve site issues -Overseeing civils and Flex gangs, ensuring compliance with NRSWA and Highways SLG standards -Attending site meetings to address customer concerns, validate works, and maintain high service standards

Requirements

• cdm
• iosh
• microsoft 365
• nrswa
• civils
• fibre

What You Bring

-Commercial awareness – understanding of P&L, cost control, and revenue models -Understanding of project/programme delivery within the Openreach network -Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and streetworks compliance -Technically strong with analytical and problem-solving ability -Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple field teams -IOSH Managing Safely – desirable -Computer literate – proficient in Microsoft 365 and trainable in internal systems (SUI, CTM, SOLO etc.) -Willingness to travel across the region as required -Extensive knowledge of Civils Engineering within the Fibre Telecommunications sector, including Poling and overhead works -Familiarity with PIA standards and civils permitting processes -NRSWA Supervisor certification – highly beneficial -Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

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Benefits

-Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping through the Telent Rewards scheme -26 days annual leave + 8 public holidays, with option to buy/sell -Uncapped overtime opportunities -Matched pension scheme -Company commercial vehicle -Occupational health and wellbeing support

About Telent

-Specializes in the design, build, support, and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. -Operates across a wide range of industries including transport, emergency services, network providers, and the public sector. -Services encompass network planning, installation, and maintenance, as well as network construction and management. -Key areas of expertise include: Networks, Safety & Security, Control & Automation, Cyber Security, National Digital Infrastructure.

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