Pontoon
Job Title: Project Manager - OpTel Telecoms Networks Refresh Location: Warwick (at least 1 day per week onsite; hybrid working possible) Department: CNI Portfolio / Project Delivery Reporting To: Programme Director / PMO Role Purpose As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering OpTel Telecoms Networks Refresh projects within the CNI Portfolio, ensuring outcomes are achieved to agreed time, cost, and quality standards. You will manage the full project lifecycle-from approval through handover into service-while leading internal and external teams, managing approved suppliers, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. This role will focus on updating telephony systems in substations, migrating from Dell legacy systems, and introducing satellite communications solutions, ensuring network reliability and operational continuity. You will leverage your expertise in telecommunications networks and, ideally, Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI), to ensure project delivery aligns with organisational goals and maximises revenue and margin opportunities. Key Responsibilities Deliver agreed project outcomes through effective project management, leadership, governance, and collaboration. Perform quality assurance of supplier schedules, plans, and performance; report on overall project status. Produce progress reports and schedule updates for stakeholders, project teams, and technical teams. Work closely with the Programme Director, PMO, programme managers, delivery teams, planners, and resource managers to optimise delivery approaches. Liaise with stakeholders, senior staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure all on-site requirements are met. Review engineering activities and initiate corrective actions as required. Collaborate with PMO to maintain frameworks for measuring project metrics and data collection. Ensure project delivery teams comply with applicable practices, policies, performance standards, and operational specifications. Uphold quality and safety standards, ensuring outcomes meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Oversee migration of telephony from Dell systems and introduction of satellite communications in substations. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in telecommunications network project delivery; network experience is essential. Ideally, experience in Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI) projects. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex project environments. Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and delivery practices. Ability to resolve technical and network engineering issues across stakeholders to support milestone delivery. In-depth knowledge of network systems, telephony solutions, and the ability to adopt/support new technical solutions, including satellite communications. Strong organisational, time management, decision-making, and documentation skills. Experience in strategic, investment, and product planning to align projects with business strategy. Experience working within a matrixed organisation, with a focus on delivering results. Good understanding of financial management, benefits management, and realisation linked to business outcomes. Relevant Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Desirable Skills Working knowledge of large programme/project delivery frameworks. Experience in mitigating BT End-of-Life infrastructure solutions. Experience of managing work in substation environments or similar operational settings. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
Job Title: Project Manager - OpTel Telecoms Networks Refresh Location: Warwick (at least 1 day per week onsite; hybrid working possible) Department: CNI Portfolio / Project Delivery Reporting To: Programme Director / PMO Role Purpose As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering OpTel Telecoms Networks Refresh projects within the CNI Portfolio, ensuring outcomes are achieved to agreed time, cost, and quality standards. You will manage the full project lifecycle-from approval through handover into service-while leading internal and external teams, managing approved suppliers, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. This role will focus on updating telephony systems in substations, migrating from Dell legacy systems, and introducing satellite communications solutions, ensuring network reliability and operational continuity. You will leverage your expertise in telecommunications networks and, ideally, Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI), to ensure project delivery aligns with organisational goals and maximises revenue and margin opportunities. Key Responsibilities Deliver agreed project outcomes through effective project management, leadership, governance, and collaboration. Perform quality assurance of supplier schedules, plans, and performance; report on overall project status. Produce progress reports and schedule updates for stakeholders, project teams, and technical teams. Work closely with the Programme Director, PMO, programme managers, delivery teams, planners, and resource managers to optimise delivery approaches. Liaise with stakeholders, senior staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure all on-site requirements are met. Review engineering activities and initiate corrective actions as required. Collaborate with PMO to maintain frameworks for measuring project metrics and data collection. Ensure project delivery teams comply with applicable practices, policies, performance standards, and operational specifications. Uphold quality and safety standards, ensuring outcomes meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Oversee migration of telephony from Dell systems and introduction of satellite communications in substations. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in telecommunications network project delivery; network experience is essential. Ideally, experience in Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI) projects. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex project environments. Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and delivery practices. Ability to resolve technical and network engineering issues across stakeholders to support milestone delivery. In-depth knowledge of network systems, telephony solutions, and the ability to adopt/support new technical solutions, including satellite communications. Strong organisational, time management, decision-making, and documentation skills. Experience in strategic, investment, and product planning to align projects with business strategy. Experience working within a matrixed organisation, with a focus on delivering results. Good understanding of financial management, benefits management, and realisation linked to business outcomes. Relevant Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Desirable Skills Working knowledge of large programme/project delivery frameworks. Experience in mitigating BT End-of-Life infrastructure solutions. Experience of managing work in substation environments or similar operational settings. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
Babcock
Plymouth, Devon
Overview Babcock International have partnered with Veredus to support their exciting PMO transformation agenda across its Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL) operations. Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, emergency services and civil nuclear sectors. Devonport (Plymouth) is the unique maintenance base of the UK's submarine fleet. Several new engineering challenges are ahead as Babcock prepares for the next 30 years of deep maintenance programmes. To support the increasing project workload Devonport PMO & Controls team are looking for several experienced project professionals who will act as role models and leaders for the wider PMO team to take responsibility and ownership of their domains. This is a great time to be joining a PMO team that is creating and enabling a leading projects delivery organisation, to be best of the best. Integrating its people, their ways of working with cutting edge technology to deliver successful and predictable outcomes. Primary Purpose Devonport Infrastructure is entering a period of major investment with several high-profile projects pending and many more being considered. To support the increasing workload Babcock, require experienced Senior Programme Managers to join their Devonport team. Senior Programme Managers will be managing complex projects and operating at an advanced level. Leading a significant project within the organisation and possibly Project Managers with less complex sub projects. Project size and complexity cover the full scale from £k to £Bn in value. Accountabilities Support to Business Winning Delivering excellent HSSE standards, in terms of project team culture and reporting statistics Responsible for forming and managing effective relationships with project stakeholders. Leading the project to deliver world class performance by means of employee engagement, team development and continuous learning Commitment to and the ongoing monitoring of programme baseline (cost / schedule / risk) Responsible for coordinating activities and dependencies within the project and identifying external dependencies on other projects, resource or environments Effectively managing the resources, influencing and supporting the development of individuals in their continued professional development Planning and controlling finances as a means of driving performance Provide a point of escalation for project team members Responsible for managing third party suppliers to achieve the desired programme outcomes Attending and contributing the business to communities of practise or forums Principal Tasks and Responsibilities are: Lead on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality within the project. Delivery of project to the baseline schedule/cost and performance in line with project and business success criteria Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with the company Business Management System; Accountable for planning and monitoring the programme (profit & loss); agree plans with the Sponsor and submit/present regular Monthly Review Reports indicating any deviations and corrective action taken Managing the Customer Interface and associated management of the project including identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing response to these and responding to other issues that affect the project Qualifications and Experience Requirements Ideally: Bachelor's degree in engineering / project / construction management or a related field APM or Chartered Professional (ChPP) - attained or willing to attain with support Significant proven track record of success in a Lead Project Management position Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar major project delivery environment / business in a value of excess of £15m+ Full successful project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to close out. Successful track record of site management in a senior leadership role within a complex regulated and/or safety-critical environment. Significant experience of leading and motivating large direct and indirect teams to establish improved productivity and positive morale. Proven project management and control skills to deliver either a major project of high complexity and risk or a programme of projects of medium risk and complexity. Proven track record of managing a demanding customer interface Proven ability to analyse, interpret and report financial information and the ability to recognise and understand the project controls deliverables. Successful track record of managing Integrated Project Team Proven experience working within various contracting methodologies and frameworks (e.g., FIDIC/NEC3/JCT etc…) Security & Diversity The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role. Babcock are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. What can you expect in return? Base Salary - in the range of £85k and £115k Bonus up to 30% Car allowance of £8k BUPA health care Relocation assistance if necessary Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts Employee Share Plan Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments Application Guidance Veredus is the executive search & selection and interim management provider of choice for both Public & Private sectors with a strong track record of filling niche, hard to fill roles. Apply All applications must be made on-line via the Veredus Website. A detailed candidate pack is available to review for this role on our website as below. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Applications close 5pm BST on 14 th September 2021
Overview Babcock International have partnered with Veredus to support their exciting PMO transformation agenda across its Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL) operations. Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, emergency services and civil nuclear sectors. Devonport (Plymouth) is the unique maintenance base of the UK's submarine fleet. Several new engineering challenges are ahead as Babcock prepares for the next 30 years of deep maintenance programmes. To support the increasing project workload Devonport PMO & Controls team are looking for several experienced project professionals who will act as role models and leaders for the wider PMO team to take responsibility and ownership of their domains. This is a great time to be joining a PMO team that is creating and enabling a leading projects delivery organisation, to be best of the best. Integrating its people, their ways of working with cutting edge technology to deliver successful and predictable outcomes. Primary Purpose Devonport Infrastructure is entering a period of major investment with several high-profile projects pending and many more being considered. To support the increasing workload Babcock, require experienced Senior Programme Managers to join their Devonport team. Senior Programme Managers will be managing complex projects and operating at an advanced level. Leading a significant project within the organisation and possibly Project Managers with less complex sub projects. Project size and complexity cover the full scale from £k to £Bn in value. Accountabilities Support to Business Winning Delivering excellent HSSE standards, in terms of project team culture and reporting statistics Responsible for forming and managing effective relationships with project stakeholders. Leading the project to deliver world class performance by means of employee engagement, team development and continuous learning Commitment to and the ongoing monitoring of programme baseline (cost / schedule / risk) Responsible for coordinating activities and dependencies within the project and identifying external dependencies on other projects, resource or environments Effectively managing the resources, influencing and supporting the development of individuals in their continued professional development Planning and controlling finances as a means of driving performance Provide a point of escalation for project team members Responsible for managing third party suppliers to achieve the desired programme outcomes Attending and contributing the business to communities of practise or forums Principal Tasks and Responsibilities are: Lead on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality within the project. Delivery of project to the baseline schedule/cost and performance in line with project and business success criteria Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with the company Business Management System; Accountable for planning and monitoring the programme (profit & loss); agree plans with the Sponsor and submit/present regular Monthly Review Reports indicating any deviations and corrective action taken Managing the Customer Interface and associated management of the project including identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing response to these and responding to other issues that affect the project Qualifications and Experience Requirements Ideally: Bachelor's degree in engineering / project / construction management or a related field APM or Chartered Professional (ChPP) - attained or willing to attain with support Significant proven track record of success in a Lead Project Management position Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar major project delivery environment / business in a value of excess of £15m+ Full successful project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to close out. Successful track record of site management in a senior leadership role within a complex regulated and/or safety-critical environment. Significant experience of leading and motivating large direct and indirect teams to establish improved productivity and positive morale. Proven project management and control skills to deliver either a major project of high complexity and risk or a programme of projects of medium risk and complexity. Proven track record of managing a demanding customer interface Proven ability to analyse, interpret and report financial information and the ability to recognise and understand the project controls deliverables. Successful track record of managing Integrated Project Team Proven experience working within various contracting methodologies and frameworks (e.g., FIDIC/NEC3/JCT etc…) Security & Diversity The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role. Babcock are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. What can you expect in return? Base Salary - in the range of £85k and £115k Bonus up to 30% Car allowance of £8k BUPA health care Relocation assistance if necessary Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts Employee Share Plan Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments Application Guidance Veredus is the executive search & selection and interim management provider of choice for both Public & Private sectors with a strong track record of filling niche, hard to fill roles. Apply All applications must be made on-line via the Veredus Website. A detailed candidate pack is available to review for this role on our website as below. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Applications close 5pm BST on 14 th September 2021
