Head of Delivery

Comex2000uk; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead and develop multiple delivery teams across the UK. The role involves managing the execution of telecoms network build, installation, and maintenance activities with a focus on operational excellence and financial accountability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing field delivery teams and possess a degree in Operations Management or Engineering, alongside strong leadership and strategic skills. National travel is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing field-based delivery teams within telecoms infrastructure.
• Proven ability to translate complex program requirements into actionable plans.
• Experience owning a budget/P&L and improving commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct all field operations ensuring high productivity and safety standards.
• Own workforce planning and build a flexible, multi-skilled team.
• Full P&L responsibility focusing on cost control and resource efficiency.
• Work as a key partner to align delivery capacity with forecasts.
• Lead initiatives to reduce rework and drive performance.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability.

Skills

Telecoms expertise

Strategic mindset

Financial acumen

Leadership presence

Technical foundation

Education

Degree in Operations Management/Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a strategic operational leader with a track record of driving excellence in large-scale field engineering? AsHead of Deliveryyou will lead, develop, and engage multiple delivery teams across our designated regions. National travel is a requirement.

You will own the end-to-end execution of our telecoms network build, installation, and maintenance activities. This isn't just about oversight; it’s about shaping a future-ready workforce, ensuring every project is deliveredsafely, profitably, and right first time.From managing departmental budgets to driving multi-skilling strategies, you will be the driving force behind our operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct all field operations (Fiber, Civils, Cabling) ensuring high productivity and uncompromising safety standards.
• Workforce Strategy: Own workforce planning and deployment; build a flexible, multi-skilled team capable of adapting to shifting commercial demands.
• Financial Accountability: Full P&L responsibility for your region/workstream, focusing on cost control, margin optimization, and resource efficiency.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work as a key partner to Commercial and Project Management teams to align our delivery capacity with long-term forecasts.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to reduce rework and duplication, utilising data and analytics to drive "first-time-right" performance.
• Culture & Mentorship: Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, professional development, and transparent communication.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Telecoms Expertise: Significant experience managing field-based delivery teams within telecoms infrastructure or a similar high-paced engineering sector.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to translate complex program requirements into actionable delivery plans and scalable resourcing models.
• Financial Acumen: Experience owning a budget/P&L and a track record of improving commercial outcomes through better planning.
• Leadership Presence: A resilient leader who can influence stakeholders, mentor diverse teams, and navigate periods of change with ease.
• Technical Foundation: A degree or equivalent experience in Operations Management/Engineering, supported by relevant telecoms technical qualifications.