Project Manager
OCU is seeking a dynamic and experienced Telecoms Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of fibre optic network projects.
This is a pivotal role in driving the success of our telecommunications infrastructure initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, and resource needs.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure deliverables are met.
- Monitor progress and proactively address any issues or deviations
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, regulators, and internal teams.
- Communicate project milestones and updates clearly and consistently.
- Resolve stakeholder concerns and escalate issues when necessary.
- Implement quality control processes and conduct regular inspections.
- Maintain safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate technical, financial, and operational risks.
- Develop contingency plans to avoid delays or cost overruns.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing fibre optic or telecom infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of fibre technologies (FTTH, FTTP, FTTB) and network design.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
- PMP, Agile, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus.
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Peterborough
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Peterborough
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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