Telecommunications Installation Team Leader

The ICT&S department provides consultancy to the Property, Rail & Infrastructure Sectors within Atkins. The department has a regional remit and is currently working on projects in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UK as well as in the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi).

The department is now expanding on the back of new business won and this is expected to continue growing steadily.

Successful applicant will provide leadership of IPND site installation teams which will be embedded with vendor installation units (Installation Services) for sites across the region. Main focus is on the delivery in accordance with tasking instructions for the PMO/Master scheduler.

Essential requirements:

• Ability to direct installation teams (ISP/OSP/minor Civil Works)
• Responsible for reporting of timely progress status information in accordance with Programme Governance Principles
• Responsible for safe working environment and compliance with HSE & E regulations
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical installations
• Production of accurate design and installation and configuration information
• Responsible for site acceptance and Technical Transfer to support regime in accordance with ITSM principles
• Must have a minimum of 6 years experience working on telecommunication projects
• Ability to operate autonomously at multiple locations
• Ability to make installation decisions in accordance with NDRs and appropriate regulations
• Ability to rapidly resolve issues locally and to exercise appropriate decision making discretion
• Ability to liaise with other regional and local authorities
• Ability to operate at a fast pace
• Escalation of issues that cannot be resolved locally to Rapid Response Team for urgent action.  #SF

Typical experience:

• Telecomms roll-out - must have a min of 6 years experience
• Ex-MOD Experience (not essential)

Salary & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 22 working days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and  family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultant
• Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. 

Apply and the Process:

Candidates will be screened based on the above criteria and contacted accordingly

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