Build Manager

Deliver critical network infrastructure. Lead suppliers. Drive performance. Make an impact.

At MBNL, our Infrastructure Deployment team plays a vital role in delivering the network upgrades and infrastructure improvements that keep millions of people connected. As a Build Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering mobile network build and upgrade programmes across a portfolio of sites, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with suppliers, internal teams and shareholder stakeholders, you'll coordinate delivery activities, manage risks, drive performance and help ensure the successful deployment of critical infrastructure across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex delivery programmes, influencing stakeholders and taking ownership of outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Why this role matters;

The UK's mobile infrastructure is continually evolving to meet growing customer demand and support future technologies. Build Managers are central to this success, ensuring delivery partners, suppliers and stakeholders work together to deliver network improvements efficiently and safely.

Through strong programme management, supplier oversight and stakeholder engagement, you'll help deliver infrastructure that supports millions of customers while driving continuous improvement across MBNL's deployment programmes.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

What you'll be here to do;

• Deliver network build and upgrade projects across a portfolio of sites, ensuring targets for time, cost and quality are achieved.
• Manage and challenge delivery partners and suppliers to maintain programme performance.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Design, Estates, Commercial, Finance and Legal teams to keep projects on track.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, risks and dependencies, providing clear reporting and governance.
• Ensure all site delivery activities meet MBNL quality, compliance and health & safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve delivery performance and efficiency.

Who we're looking for;

• Experience delivering telecoms, infrastructure, construction or network deployment projects.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when required.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, financial performance and cost control.
• Strong data management, reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to provide accurate delivery insights and performance updates.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a track record of achieving results.

If you also have the following, we'd especially like to hear from you;

• Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure deployment and mobile network programmes.
• Understanding of CDM 2015 and health & safety requirements within infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with RAN, acquisition, design or deployment teams.
• Knowledge of utility, construction or managed service delivery environments.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.