Areti Group | B Corp™
Operations Director
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Operations Director – Network Construction & Infrastructure
Location: London / Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
About the Role
Our client, a leading European fibre network operator, is looking for an Operations Director to lead the build and construction of their network infrastructure across Europe. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on the physical delivery of network assets—from planning and civil works through to commissioning and handover. You'll own the end-to-end construction lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting the quality standards required for a tier-one carrier network.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction Programme Leadership: Direct all network build activities including route planning, wayleaves, civils, duct installation, fibre splicing, and site commissioning.
- Contractor & Vendor Management: Procure, manage, and hold accountable third-party civils contractors, installation partners, and equipment suppliers. Negotiate contracts and enforce SLAs.
- Capital Delivery: Own construction budgets and capital expenditure, ensuring efficient deployment of investment across build programmes.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Embed a safety-first culture across all field operations. Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, street works permits, and environmental standards.
- Planning & Permitting: Oversee wayleave acquisition, local authority liaison, and permitting processes to keep build programmes unblocked.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Network Engineering, Commercial, and Service Operations teams to align build priorities with customer demand and product roadmaps.
- Resource Planning: Scale internal teams and contractor capacity to meet build targets, balancing speed with cost efficiency.
- Quality Assurance: Implement inspection and acceptance frameworks to ensure constructed assets meet design specifications and operational readiness standards.
- Reporting & Governance: Provide clear visibility to the COO and executive team on build progress, risks, and investment performance.
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- Significant experience leading physical network construction—fibre, duct, civils, or similar infrastructure at scale.
- Proven track record delivering large capital build programmes on time and within budget.
- Deep understanding of UK/European street works, wayleaves, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience managing civils contractors and field-based delivery teams.
- Strong commercial acumen—contract negotiation, cost control, vendor performance management.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety leadership in construction environments.
Desirable
- Background in telecoms, utilities, or datacentre infrastructure build.
- Experience with fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), metro, or long-haul network construction.
- Familiarity with GIS, network planning tools, and asset management systems.
- NEBOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent H&S qualifications.
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