RAN Deployment Lead
Hybrid - some work in Berkshire office
Contract | 3-Month rolling (extednable long term) | Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced RAN Deployment Lead to join a major UK telecommunications programme, taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of radio network sites within an assigned region.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale network deployment programme, working alongside delivery partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure sites are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through to operational handover.
- Manage delivery partners across design, acquisition, build, and site activation activities.
- Drive programme delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges and maintain programme momentum.
- Ensure all Health & Safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met throughout the deployment lifecycle.
- Monitor delivery performance, risks, dependencies, and escalations across multiple suppliers and partners.
- Provide accurate governance, reporting, forecasting, and progress updates to programme leadership.
Required Experience
- Proven experience delivering mobile network deployment programmes, ideally within large-scale RAN rollouts.
- Strong understanding of one or more key deployment disciplines, including site acquisition, design, or construction/build.
- Experience managing multiple suppliers, contracts, and delivery partners simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use data, reporting, and operational insights to drive delivery decisions.
- Demonstrable commitment to Health & Safety, quality, and right-first-time delivery.
Key Success Measures
- Delivery of sites against agreed programme plans and milestones.
- Effective management of supplier performance and issue resolution.
- Accurate forecasting, governance, and reporting.
- Delivery within budget and forecasted costs.
- Strong H&S compliance and performance across all delivery activities.
If you have a track record of successfully delivering RAN deployment programmes and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
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