Project Manager – Fibre Network Build (UK)

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