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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

The Strategic Infrastructure Development business unit is accountable for developing and levering strategic stakeholder relationships to secure and progress new business development opportunities for Openreach.

Reporting to the HS2 Programme Manager, the HS2 Professional is responsible for leading, monitoring, and over-seeing deliverables within the HS2 programme plan on behalf of the client. These roles are required and funded by the client and the client has specified a variety of roles.

You'll have the following responsibilities

The role will support the Head of HS2 and provide weekly / monthly reporting for both HS2 and OR. The manager will coordinate HS2 works orders and monitor expenditure and future spend. The manager will work with the OR team looking at the programme of work and driving through delivery. 

Creation and maintenance of all PM registers, risk & issue logs across the HS2 programme

Design and oversight of the bespoke processes required of HS2 related works in relation to environmental, code of construction practice and contractor specific requirements

Across the HS2 programme there are multiple hundreds of sites. The 22 main sites have between 10 and 50 sub lots

Responsible for the design process for each site, presenting at senior level, making design decisions in real time (unlike the normal fixed RPE solution).

Responsible for in life- programmatic decisions in line with real time changes/risks/ decisions and updating plans, and communicating implications and requirements.

Responsible for managing and overseeing all site deliveries within the overall customer project and will be accountable primarily to the internal client manager external customer for its delivery.

Accountable for planning, monitoring and owning project plans across a large, complex network rearrangement programme. They will identify risk, feedback on contractor performance and work alongside the client to respond to their needs. They will update appropriately and ensure the client is kept informed of progress.

You'll have the following skills & experience

Able to manage contractors and their performance against agreed targets and SLAs and holding internal delivery teams to account.

Specialist understanding of network shift delivery, health and safety and reporting for national network rearrangement programmes.  

Excellent E2E network knowledge (Copper, Fibre, NGA, BDUK, NIA).

Able to present management information and input to the strategic discussion.

Good stakeholder management skills that can operate across internal and external stakeholders.

Client management skills covering both the technical elements of network alterations policy, regulation and procedure with the ability to influence the client and their contractors and ensure all reasonable costs are recovered as well as building lasting relationships with major construction/civil engineering industry suppliers

Demonstrable experience and capability to manage complex infrastructure projects for the National Network Rearrangement Clients. 

Expert understanding of the end to end network rearrangement process, the technical detail, health and safety, security restrictions and nuisances applicable when planning and delivering on the Hs2 project.

Experienced in managing complex Network rearrangement delivery programmes using programme/project management and Business improvement techniques to deliver service on time and to specification.

Experienced project management professional able to produce high level management information for the use of senior management.

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.

About Openreach

Openreach Limited runs the nation’s digital network. We play a key role in British society, helping homes, schools, hospitals, broadcasters, government, businesses and more connect to the world.

We're a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group, and our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses. And we’re on a mission - to make the country’s digital network services faster, better and more affordable.

Our people are experienced, resourceful and innovative, working on vital projects that help support the nation at work, in learning, on the move, at rest, at play, in emergencies and much more.

So if you’d like to be a part of an exciting organisation that’s making a real difference, why not join us today? You can read more here about working at Openreach.

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!