Project Manager – Fibre Network Build (UK)
19 days ago
Glasgow
Office & Field Based | Full-Time | UK Travel Required | 3-Month Fixed Term Contract Capital Outsourcing Group is working in partnership with a leading UK fibre infrastructure provider to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale fibre network build programmes across the UK. This is a senior, hands-on role with full responsibility for the end-to-end management of fibre rollout projects, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a key role in driving operational performance while coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders. Salary: Negotiable, £50,000–£60,000 pro rata The Role As Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple fibre build projects from mobilisation through to final handover. You’ll balance time between office-based planning and field-based delivery, working closely with site teams to maintain quality, safety, and programme milestones. Key responsibilities include: Managing the full lifecycle of fibre network build projects Producing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers Spending approximately 50% of your time on-site overseeing delivery teams Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and internal resources to ensure programme delivery Tracking progress, managing RAID logs, and resolving issues proactively Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Streetworks regulations, and company standards Coordinating procurement and overseeing project-related commercial activities Monitoring budgets and forecasts, with responsibility for up to £10m annual project revenue Acting as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities, and internal departments (design, operations, commercial) Chairing project meetings and providing clear, regular progress updates Conducting site inspections, quality checks, and safety audits Driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement About You You’ll be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in UK telecoms or infrastructure delivery, comfortable managing complex programmes in fast-paced environments. Essential experience: 4–5+ years’ experience delivering fibre, telecoms, or infrastructure projects Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects Strong knowledge of FTTx delivery, civil engineering, and construction best practice Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Confident using project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira A practical, solutions-driven approach with strong commercial awareness Qualifications & Certifications (Preferred) PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or AgilePM Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline SMSTS or SSSTS NRSWA Supervisor Asbestos Awareness Full UK Driving Licence Why Apply? 3-month fixed-term contract with a leading UK fibre infrastructure partner Competitive salary (£50,000–£60,000 pro rata) Opportunity to work on major UK fibre infrastructure programmes Long-term, stable role with high autonomy and responsibility