Field Operations Manager

Airband Community Internet Ltd; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in the UK seeks a Field Ops Manager for their FWA Build projects. This role involves managing construction and integration of new Fixed Wireless Access infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, ensuring project compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of telecommunications experience, including supervisory leadership. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and remote work opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of paid leave per year

5% pension contribution

Customer referral bonus

Hybrid working

Free broadband

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare and medical insurance

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network build or construction management.
• 5 years in a supervisory/field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day build activities for FWA network deployment.
• Ensure all builds comply with technical specifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for field activities.
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce HSE compliance.

Skills

Attention to key objectives

Construction methodologies knowledge

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Proficiency in project management tools

Leadership and communication skills

Completeness and accuracy

10+ years in telecommunications build

5 years in supervisory role

Knowledge of wireless networking

Ability to travel frequently

CSCS Card

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Field Ops Manager – FWA Build

Job Type

Full-Time (40 hours per week) (Hybrid)

Job Summary

The Field Ops Manager will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, construction, and integration of new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) infrastructure in the field. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. The Field Manager will coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to execute FWA build activities, from site preparation to commissioning.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage day-to-day build activities for FWA network deployment, including site preparation, tower construction, equipment installation, and Integration.
• Oversee multiple build crews and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely and to standards.
• Track project progress, resolve field issues, and elevate as necessary.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all builds comply with engineering design, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site audits and inspections to validate workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate build documentation and as-built records.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for field activities within assigned geography.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and network operations teams to align build schedules and priorities.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and resource requirements.
• Supervise contractor performance, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Manage field resources effectively, balancing workloads across multiple projects.
• Support procurement of materials, tools, and equipment required for build execution.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a culture of safety and enforce compliance with HSE standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety audits, and incident investigations as required.

Key Skills

• Focusing attention on key objectives and driving effective outcomes.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permitting, and site acquisition processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in field operations, including carrying out risk assessments and completing method statements.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Seeks completeness and accuracy.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network build or construction management.
• 5 years in a supervisory/field leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of wireless networking technologies and standards.
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites.
• CSCS Card.

Airband Benefits

• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
• 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
• Customer referral bonus – a thank you for every customer you send our way.
• We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
• Free broadband – if you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
• Cycle to work, tech scheme, healthcare and medical insurance, dental care, and health cash fund (dependent on the length of service).
• Airshare (employee discount platform) – discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless – save up to £1,000 a year!
• Refer a friend reward scheme.

Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.

Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.