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RAN Deployment Lead

Job in Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, England, UK
Listing for: @mecscomms
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36 GBP Hourly GBP 36.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

RAN Deployment Lead RAN Deployment | Mobile Network Rollout | Site Delivery | Design | Acquisition | Build | Mobile Networks | Telecoms Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote | Contract | SC Clearance Eligibility Required Role:
Deployment Lead, RAN Deployment Lead, Telecoms Deployment Manager, Site Delivery Manager

Objective:
Deliver end-to-end RAN site deployment from nomination through to operational handover across a major UK mobile network transformation programme.

Key Skills
  • RAN Deployment
  • Radio Access Network
  • Site Delivery
  • Mobile Networks
  • Design
  • Acquisition
  • Build
  • Site Activation
  • Delivery Partners
  • Supplier Management
  • Programme Delivery
  • Health & Safety
  • Governance
  • Budget Management
  • Forecasting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Operational Handover

Location:

Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote

Role Type:
Temporary, Contract, Full-Time, Inside IR35

Duration:
Initial 12 months with potential for extension

Umbrella Assignment Rate: £36 per hour

Overview

@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract RAN Deployment Lead to support a major UK mobile network transformation programme, delivering the build & upgrade of mobile network sites across a regional portfolio. Working within a large-scale, multi-partner RAN deployment environment, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through design, acquisition, build & activation to successful transfer into operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mobile telecoms deployment professional to join a major UK network programme focused on improving coverage, connectivity, reliability & customer experience.

Purpose

Own & drive the successful end-to-end delivery of RAN sites across an assigned regional portfolio, coordinating internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners to ensure sites are designed, acquired, built, activated & transferred into operations safely, on time, within budget & to the required quality standards.

Technology / Delivery Environment
  • Radio Access Network (RAN)
  • UK Mobile Network Infrastructure
  • RAN Site Deployment
  • Network Build & Upgrade
  • Site Design
  • Site Acquisition
  • Site Build
  • Site Activation
  • Operational Handover
  • Regional Site Portfolios
  • Multi-Supplier Delivery
  • Delivery Partner Management
  • Health & Safety
  • Programme Governance
  • Budget & Forecast Management
  • Delivery Reporting
  • Network Transformation
Core Activity
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of RAN sites
  • Drive sites from nomination through to operational handover
  • Coordinate design, acquisition, build & activation activities
  • Manage suppliers & delivery partners against agreed plans
  • Manage regional site delivery milestones & dependencies
  • Identify & resolve delivery risks, issues & dependencies
  • Manage site costs against budgets & forecasts
  • Maintain governance, reporting & programme visibility
  • Ensure Health & Safety compliance throughout delivery
  • Drive quality & right-first-time delivery
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of RAN sites from nomination through to transfer into operations
  • Collaborate with delivery partners to design, acquire, build & activate network sites
  • Ensure sites are delivered against agreed programme plans, budgets & quality requirements
  • Engage supporting teams & stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery
  • Manage interdependencies between internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners
  • Identify, escalates & resolve issues that place delivery plans at risk
  • Ensure appropriate governance & reliable reporting is maintained across the delivery lifecycle
  • Communicate delivery progress, risks & issues into the wider programme & dependent partner organisations
  • Manage site costs against agreed budgets & forecasts
  • Ensure suppliers & partners comply with Health & Safety obligations, policies & regulatory requirements
  • Monitor supplier performance against agreed plans, KPIs & delivery targets
  • Use data & insight to make informed delivery decisions & resolve operational issues
  • Drive a quality-focused, right-first-time approach to site deployment
Deliverables
  • Successful end-to-end delivery of assigned RAN sites
  • Sites delivered in line with agreed programme milestones
  • Effective coordination of design, acquisition, build & activation
  • Delivery partners performing against agreed plans & targets
  • Site costs controlled against budget & forecast
  • Effective management of delivery risks, issues & dependencies
  • Robust governance & accurate programme reporting
  • Compliance with Health & Safety standards
  • High-quality, right-first-time site delivery
  • Successful transfer of completed sites into operations
Working Environment
  • Major UK…
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