Regional Deployment Lead - RAN/4G/5G, radio access technologies
Contract: 3 months (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid Working
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Regional Deployment Lead to manage end-to-end RAN site delivery across a defined region, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of RAN sites from nomination through to operational handover
- Coordinate delivery partners across design, acquisition, build, and integration
- Drive alignment to programme milestones, budgets, and business objectives
- Engage cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and regulatory requirements
Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in RAN deployment programmes across multi-vendor, multi-contract environments
- Technical knowledge of site deployment lifecycle (design, acquisition, build, integration, and activation)
- Understanding of mobile network architecture (4G/5G, radio access technologies)
- Familiarity with telecom infrastructure including antennas, transmission, and power systems
- Knowledge of site rollout tools, planning systems, and project tracking tools (eg, MS Project, Excel, dashboards)
- Experience using data and reporting tools to drive performance, decision-making, and forecasting
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety standards within telecoms deployment (CDM, compliance, risk management)
Core Skills
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hybrid environment
- Proven track record delivering programmes to quality and right-first-time standards
Additional Information
- Hybrid working model
- Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
- Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)