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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 custodians of the network undertake Repayments Projects in line with one or a number of planning work-stream modules to provide commercially based, cost-effective diversionary solutions within the Access network currently focussing on the Hs2 project. 

You'll have the following responsibilities

• Establishing the impact upon BT apparatus, liaise with third parties to minimize the effect of their proposal and provide effective project management control of proposals through to completion. 
• Act as second line support to direct labour field staff and contractors working on Repayments projects.
• Act as experts to develop new applications and methodology when diverting new field technology (DSLAM, Gfast). 
• Plan and Survey work effectively, to safeguard BT apparatus and facilitate the requirements of the third party’s works. 
• Meet client requirements and thus meet, or better, the Quality of Service standards specified by the company. 
• Able to reduce the cost of Operations, in line with the manager’s QPB and improve productivity. 
• To maintain Openreach Repayment (Network Alterations) Planning & Implementation as a successful team.
• Comply with the job standards and behaviours for your role in conjunction with the requirements detailed in this Job Description. 
• Comply with working practices outlined in Repayments Briefing No.24. 
• Use correct tools and equipment, plus working practices as detailed in training courses, processes and job instructions
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with BT and Open reach safety requirements

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Proficient in Repayments systems ACTS and Rebuild and skills and knowledge of general planning systems including Piper, INS, Geo hub, CSS and COSMOS.
• Proficient in Project management skills including programming and scheduling charts
• Responsibility for Financial control within authority level and debt recovery.
• Able to work and liaise with all lines of business and all levels of complexity. (Highways Authority, Government, MOD, Airports, councils, local authority, Residential)
• Ability to access and assess the Network, to complete detailed surveys, and undertake inspections, to allow planning and survey within the Access Network.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Fibre planning and survey, with an extensive knowledge of allocation and alignment. 
• A proficient knowledge of schematic drawings CAD and NODE understanding.
• Excellent negotiation skills and able to work under pressure. 
• Excellent knowledge of financial accounting and an understanding of profit and loss to client and Openreach

Benefits

As well as offering a competitive base salary, you’ll also have access to 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.