RAN Deployment Lead at First Point Group, Reading, £Contract Rate

RAN Deployment Lead

Hybrid - some work in Berkshire office

Contract | 3-Month rolling (extednable long term) | Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced RAN Deployment Lead to join a major UK telecommunications programme, taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of radio network sites within an assigned region.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale network deployment programme, working alongside delivery partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure sites are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through to operational handover.
• Manage delivery partners across design, acquisition, build, and site activation activities.
• Drive programme delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges and maintain programme momentum.
• Ensure all Health & Safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Monitor delivery performance, risks, dependencies, and escalations across multiple suppliers and partners.
• Provide accurate governance, reporting, forecasting, and progress updates to programme leadership.

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering mobile network deployment programmes, ideally within large-scale RAN rollouts.
• Strong understanding of one or more key deployment disciplines, including site acquisition, design, or construction/build.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, contracts, and delivery partners simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use data, reporting, and operational insights to drive delivery decisions.
• Demonstrable commitment to Health & Safety, quality, and right-first-time delivery.

Key Success Measures

• Delivery of sites against agreed programme plans and milestones.
• Effective management of supplier performance and issue resolution.
• Accurate forecasting, governance, and reporting.
• Delivery within budget and forecasted costs.
• Strong H&S compliance and performance across all delivery activities.

If you have a track record of successfully delivering RAN deployment programmes and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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