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There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at Openreach, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at Openreach. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

About this role

An exciting opportunity to join the Openreach Civil Engineering organisation. The organisation is positioned to provide all openreach business units with civil engineering capability across the UK. This primarily involves Openreach activity relating to excavation and reinstatement in the public and private land. Elements of cabling, jointing and copper repair (e.g. on maintenance digs) are also features of the evolving team.   

Your prime role will be to ensure work is delivered safely, compliantly, legally, efficiently, and in accordance with Openreach and industry quality standards. You will also be expected to drive all commercial aspects of your operation including gang costs, profit & loss, revenue, etc.

You'll have the following responsibilities

• The key responsibility of the role – Assist to ensure all vehicles are operational, maintained and operated safely, compliantly, legally, efficiently across the civil engineering team in accordance with Openreach and industry standards 
• Accountable for all mechanical and design aspects of the civil engineering fleet
• Support each Regional team for them to deliver their transport management and compliance activities
• Leadership of civil engineering transport strategy
• Assist in the support and identify ongoing civil engineering innovation opportunities, present compelling evidence for change, then recommend solutions. This also includes creating bespoke projects and then driving benefits through effective implementation
• Work with, and influence, multiple stakeholders (including directors and senior managers) across Openreach and BT group
• Attend meetings to help RCOMS and their direct reports to understand our transport needs and innovations
• Provide transport subject matter expertise
• Work in conjunction with local RCOM teams to audit and ensure transport compliance in each region
• Assist the Setting up a national fleet/transport helpdesk to provide field teams with exemplary transport services

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Experience of successfully managing transport  services for a large organisation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong organisation skills , ability to delegate
• Ability to work in fast-moving and evolving environment
• Time management and problem solving skills
• Experience of managing or supervising a maintenance team
• Commercial awareness
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Project and implementation skills
• Analytical skills , and working with Microsoft Excel
• CPC holder
• O Licence holder (desirable)

Benefits

As well as offering a competitive base salary, you’ll also have a rewarding bonus scheme, access to equity schemes and an attractive pension offer.

We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. Diversity makes sense for us, our customers and our ambitions. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. That’s why we welcome applications from all parts of the community.