First Point Group
National Deployment Lead
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RAN Deployment Lead
Hybrid - some work in Berkshire office
Contract | 3-Month rolling (extendable 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 key role within the business will support the National Delivery Manager in upgrading and replacing network sites. The focus will be on projects spanning across the regional boundaries such as Notice to Quits (NTQs), Emergency Site Reinstatements (ESR) and Decommissioning.
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.
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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.
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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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