Mission freelance Implementation Manager (Telecoms)

Our Telecoms client is urgently looking for an Implementation Manager for new site builds.
This is a 6 months contract with another 6 months extension.

The rate is 430 per day inside IR35.
Candidates need to be able to commute to the Reading office 1-2 days per week.


Responsibilities & Outcomes
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The Implementation Manager is responsible for the following:
* Work with Customer Project Manager to ensure all site builds are correctly instructed
* Ensure all Customer PO cover and ASP PO cover is in place before work commences at site level
* Conducting initial site gating meetings with the ASP and conducting thorough review of site level drawings to ensure the site level drawing and planned site build are both achievable and safe in line with the company and customer local and global Health and Safety policies and Guidelines
* Responsible for Health and Safety management through the site planning and site execution phase. Requirements include, but not limited to; review initial site level drawing upon build instruction to ensure site is safe to access and build, review of CPHSP/CPP, RAMs, and any other Health and Safety documentation and manage accordingly with the support of the Health and Safety team.
* WIP management - accurate forecasting, timely hardware processing and notifying logistics of any necessary WIP returns
* Working with the company On The Day (OTD) team to support the site execution phase, support to resolve any in-phase issues such as access, transmission or logistics issues
* Acceptance - continue to work with the assigned ASP, OTD team to manage sites successfully through the build phase to ensure site is completed Right First Time (RFT) and ensure timely cash collection for the company and the ASPs. In the event there are issues related to quality, the Build Delivery Manager is expected to clear those issue with the support of the necessary functions
* Data - The Implementation Manager is held accountable to their Project Data. All site Milestones and current status, with supporting comments and evidence/documents must be uploaded and updated, as a minimum, weekly, to ensure accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders at all times.
* Project reporting - internal reporting to Customer Project Manager or any other stakeholders as required
Key Qualifications and Experience:

Required
* Expert knowledge of site based delivery, including Rigging, Install and Commissioning (I&C) of radio products
* Knowledge of quality auditing and defect identification.
* Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM 2015) Regulations
* H&S internal/external audit experience
* Fluency in English
* UK driving licence
* Ability to manage relationships at all levels across all stakeholders i.e.Customers, Suppliers
* Extensive experience working with ASPs/SWCs and Customer interaction
* Excellent interpersonal, social and communication skills
* Demonstrable leadership capability in managing and driving change in a large, complex organisation
* Ability to influence and inspire action in a matrix organisation
* Exposure to commercials/rate cards
* Reading headquarters (travel as required)


Desirable
* Site based qualifications such as Working at Height, First Aid, RF Awareness
* Previous exposure to commercials/rate cards will be advantageous


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A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.