Civils Manager    

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Programme

• Lead and manage internal civils delivery across multiple build projects ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and project timelines
• Oversee supervision of Civils operations including activities (but not limited to) Excavations, Trenching, Ducting, Core Drills, Chamber Builds, Reinstatements, TM set ups and associated works ensuring full compliance with safety and quality regulations
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Delivery Team, Supervisors and Civils Coordinators to produce strong permit programmes
• Liaise with local authorities, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and permit acquisition
• Ensuring Permit Compliance and FPN reductions
• Work closely with the Delivery Team to ensure designs are implemented correctly and efficiently
• Plan civils resources to meet programme demands
• Enforce accurate reporting documentation and completion of works
• Demonstrate strong forecasting and programme progress to higher management
• Support weekend and recovery working where required

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage x2 Civils Supervisors, x10 gangs
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage x1 internal civils team
• Support training, competence, and progression pathways

Health, Safety & Quality

• Accountable for H&S compliance across all civils activities inc PPE
• Enforce and develop safety protocols to provide a safe and compliant working environment
• Ensure RAMS are suitable, approved, and adhered to
• Drive right-first-time quality and reinstatement standards
• Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations, NRSWA, SROH requirements and client quality standards
• Promote a strong SHEQ culture through the use of toolbox talk briefings and site safety reviews
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Identify Risks and delivery issues with clear communication and implement effective corrective actions and facilitating the use of RAID methodology
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and for BDUK and internal governance

Supplier Management

• Manage and Coordinate TM providers
• Manage and coordinate stock, Materials, tools

Required Experience & Skills 

Essential

• Proven significant experience in a Civils Manager or similar leadership role within telecoms / utilities infrastructure.
• Strong scheduling and Organisational Skills

• Strong knowledge and understanding of:

  - Streetworks Legislation and permitting (NRSWA, HAUC)

  - Reinstatement standards (SROH)

  - Civils construction methods and PIA

• Proven strong communication and decision-making skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be based within 60 minutes drive to Derbyshire

Desirable

• Experience setting up or scaling an internal delivery function
• Experience working on BDUK-funded programmes
• SMSTS qualification
• Project Management accreditation
• NEBOSH accreditation
• Knowledge of BT Openreach specifications & documentation
• Knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA)

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Senior Manager – Delivery
• Indirectly reports to: Programme Lead (Build Lead)
• Reportees: Civils Supervisors, Civil Operatives

The Rewards

• £ TBC
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Company pension contribution.
• £1,500 employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Generous business mileage reimbursement.
• Continuous development and long-term career prospects.

Connect Fibre offers excellent team and business building opportunities.

(Candidates must be a UK resident with citizenship or indefinite leave to remain and are required to undertake a basic DBS check.)