Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – Telecoms Asset Recovery, Decommissioning & Site Exit

Location: UK – Hybrid – Flexible approach to working hours (can involve out of hours working)

Responsible to: Head of Projects / Senior Programme Manager – Networks & Engineering

Responsible for: End-to-end delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects, primarily supporting Tier 1 telecoms clients across Asset Recovery, Site Decommissioning and Site Exit programmes.

Job function

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects, primarily supporting Tier 1 telecoms clients across Asset Recovery, Site Decommissioning and Site Exit programmes.

This is a hands‑on delivery role requiring a proactive, self-starting and commercially aware Project Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial survey and scope development through planning, mobilisation, site execution, client handover and financial close‑out.

The successful candidate should be confident operating within complex live telecoms environments, coordinating internal engineering teams, logistics, specialist subcontractors, client stakeholders and other third parties. Projects may involve the removal and recovery of telecoms, electrical, mechanical and associated site infrastructure.

Experience of construction-related project delivery and working within the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) would be advantageous, although not essential. Appropriate support and development can be provided where required.

Specific responsibilities

The following outlines the primary areas of responsibility. Additional responsibilities or functions may be required as necessary to support the business.

• Take full ownership and accountability for assigned projects from initial handover through to successful completion and commercial close‑out.
• Operate as a self‑starting Project Manager, identifying what needs to happen next rather than relying on continuous direction from senior management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong working relationships with Tier 1 telecoms clients and provide confidence that projects are being safely, professionally and effectively managed.
• Proactively identify project constraints, dependencies, risks and opportunities and drive them through to resolution.
• Escalate issues appropriately, while maintaining ownership of the problem and presenting potential solutions or recovery actions.
• Apply sound judgement when balancing safety, client requirements, programme, cost, resource availability and operational constraints.
• Champion project management best practice, continuous improvement and lessons learned across the business.
• Support other Project Managers and projects where additional project‑management input or recovery planning is required.
• Support the Line Manager with recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members where required.
• Attend and, where appropriate, lead site surveys, mobilisation meetings, client meetings and project kick‑offs.
• Review survey information and translate findings into a clear and deliverable project scope.
• Develop a good working understanding of telecoms site infrastructure and the practical sequence required to safely decommission, recover and remove assets.
• Identify project stakeholders, interfaces, dependencies and approval requirements.
• Establish client expectations, project objectives, deliverables and completion criteria.
• Identify scope gaps or ambiguities early and work with the client and relevant stakeholders to resolve them.
• Break the scope into logical work packages and establish an appropriate delivery sequence.
• Produce detailed project plans and schedules aligned to agreed client dates and milestones.
• Determine the people, engineering disciplines, plant, vehicles, equipment, logistics and specialist subcontractor support required to deliver the project.
• Develop resource plans and coordinate internal Engineering, Logistics, Commercial and operational teams.
• Prepare, coordinate or review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) appropriate to the planned activities.
• Prepare and maintain Construction Phase Plans where required.
• Work within applicable CDM arrangements and understand the responsibilities associated with delivering work safely within construction‑related telecoms environments.
• Identify site‑specific hazards, operational restrictions, live‑network interfaces, access requirements and other delivery constraints.
• Develop appropriate risk registers, mitigation measures and contingency/recovery plans.
• Establish project budgets and financial controls.
• Identify external procurement and subcontractor requirements and ensure they are mobilised in line with the programme.
• Establish quality requirements and appropriate inspection, assurance and handover arrangements.
• Develop clear stakeholder communication and reporting arrangements.
• Maintain contingency and recovery plans where delivery dates, cost or scope are at risk.

Project Execution & Site Delivery

• Lead projects through mobilisation and into site delivery, maintaining ownership throughout execution.
• Ensure project teams clearly understand the scope, programme, responsibilities, RAMS, constraints and expected deliverables before commencing work.
• Coordinate internal engineers, logistics teams, subcontractors, client representatives and other third parties.
• Maintain effective control of site activities without relying solely on engineering teams to manage delivery issues.
• Monitor progress against programme and take proactive corrective action where activities are falling behind plan.
• Manage project costs against budget and understand the commercial impact of changes, additional works, delays and resource decisions.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes throughout execution.
• Maintain effective change control, ensuring additional or changed scope is understood, recorded and commercially managed.
• Monitor procurement and subcontractor activities to ensure they remain aligned to programme requirements.
• Ensure project activities are delivered in accordance with agreed safety, quality and client requirements.
• Coordinate activities around live operational telecoms infrastructure, recognising the importance of client‑controlled migrations, isolation requirements and agreed working boundaries.
• Manage complex multi‑party interfaces where project delivery is dependent upon client teams, landlords, utilities, specialist contractors or other stakeholders.
• Visit sites as required to maintain visibility of delivery, resolve issues and support site teams.
• Chair or participate in progress meetings and provide clear and concise project updates.
• Produce accurate project status reporting covering programme, cost, safety, risk, scope, resources, dependencies and key actions.
• Challenge inefficient delivery approaches and identify opportunities to improve resource utilisation, logistics, programme or cost.
• Maintain sufficient project documentation and records to provide a clear audit trail throughout delivery.

Telecoms Asset Recovery & Site Decommissioning

The Project Manager should develop a practical understanding of the environments in which projects are delivered. Depending on the individual project, this may include coordination of activities associated with:

• Telecoms equipment and rack decommissioning.
• Equipment and asset recovery for reuse, resale, recycling or disposal.
• Copper and fibre cabling removal and recovery.
• DDF, ODF and transmission infrastructure.
• DC power and associated electrical infrastructure.
• AC electrical and mechanical services.
• Batteries and backup‑power infrastructure.
• Air‑conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Equipment rooms, exchanges, data/technical spaces and rooftop installations.
• Plant, lifting and specialist removal activities.
• Waste management and environmental requirements.
• Building make‑good and reinstatement works.
• Final site clearance and hand back.

The Project Manager is not expected to personally be the technical expert in every discipline, but must be capable of asking the right questions, engaging the appropriate specialists and ensuring technical requirements and dependencies are properly incorporated into the delivery plan.

Health, Safety & CDM

• Promote a strong and proactive health and safety culture throughout project delivery.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, RAMS and controls are established prior to commencing work.
• Understand and comply with company and client health and safety procedures.
• Ensure site teams and subcontractors are appropriately briefed and working to agreed documentation.
• Ensure changes to methodology or site conditions are assessed rather than allowing uncontrolled deviation from agreed plans.
• Escalate unsafe conditions or activities and ensure appropriate corrective action is implemented.
• Where applicable, support the business in fulfilling its responsibilities under the CDM Regulations, including appropriate planning, coordination, documentation and communication.
• Previous practical experience working within CDM‑controlled environments is desirable but not essential, provided the candidate demonstrates the ability and willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Establish and maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track labour, materials, plant, transport, subcontractor and other project costs.
• Understand project revenue, cost, margin and financial performance.
• Identify additional works and ensure changes are captured before uncontrolled cost is incurred.
• Support quotations and commercial submissions where required.
• Work closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure Purchase Orders, variations and invoicing requirements are understood.
• Maintain appropriate evidence to support client invoicing and commercial reconciliation.
• Identify potential commercial exposure early and escalation appropriately.
• Drive projects towards timely operational and financial closure, rather than treating completion of physical site activity as the end of the project.

Project Closure & Handover

• Confirm that all agreed scope and project completion criteria have been achieved.
• Complete final site inspections and client meetings as required.
• Resolve outstanding defects, actions or documentation requirements.
• Obtain appropriate client/stakeholder acceptance of completed works.
• Coordinate final project documentation and handover packs.
• Ensure recovered assets, waste documentation and associated project records are reconciled as required.
• Complete final financial reconciliation, including revenue, costs, variations and outstanding invoicing.
• Release project resources and close outstanding procurement commitments.
• Conduct project reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Identify and communicate improvements that could benefit future Asset Recovery, Decommissioning and Site Exit projects.

About you

• Demonstrable Project Management experience within a delivery‑focused environment.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward.
• Comfortable managing several stakeholders, workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to develop realistic project programmes and resource plans.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Confident client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and make decisions when projects encounter issues.
• Strong written communication and project reporting skills.
• Comfortable working with engineering and operational teams and spending time on operational sites when required.
• Previous experience within telecommunications, utilities, infrastructure, construction or engineering environments.
• Experience supporting Tier 1 telecoms operators or major infrastructure clients.
• Experience of telecoms Asset Recovery, Decommissioning, Site Exit or network transformation programmes.
• Understanding of telecoms infrastructure and associated power, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Previous experience working within CDM Regulations or construction‑related project environments.
• Experience coordinating specialist subcontractors and multi‑disciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience working around live operational/network environments.
• Relevant Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Relevant health and safety/construction knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous.

Rewards

• Employee assistance programme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance (TXO-only)
• On‑site free parking

At TXO, we believe diverse teams create better ideas, stronger businesses and more sustainable solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and able to contribute and develop, regardless of background, identity or experience.

We welcome applications from people with different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking. Our recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

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