Job description
Job Title: Field Ops Manager – FWA Build
Location: Midlands (Droitwich)
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) (Hybrid)
Salary: Up To £50,000
Job Summary:
The Field Ops Manager will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, construction, and integration of new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) infrastructure in the field. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. The Field Manager will coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to execute FWA build activities, from site preparation to commissioning.
Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Manage day-to-day build activities for FWA network deployment, including site preparation, tower construction, equipment installation, and Integration.
- Oversee multiple build crews and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely and to standards.
- Track project progress, resolve field issues, and escalate as necessary.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all builds comply with engineering design, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct site audits and inspections to validate workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.
Maintain accurate build documentation and as-built records.
Coordination & Communication
Act as the primary point of contact for field activities within assigned geography.
Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and network operations teams to align build schedules and priorities.
Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and resource requirements.
Resource & Vendor Management
- Supervise contractor performance, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
- Manage field resources effectively, balancing workloads across multiple projects.
- Support procurement of materials, tools, and equipment required for build execution.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote a culture of safety and enforce compliance with HSE standards
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety audits, and incident investigations as required.
- Write & deliver job specific RAMS
Keys Skills
- Focussing attention on key objectives and driving effective outcomes
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permitting, and site acquisition processes.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in field operations, including carrying out risk assessments & completing method
statements.
- Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Seeks completeness and accuracy
Essential
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network build or
construction management
- 5 years in a supervisory/field leadership role
- In-depth knowledge of wireless networking technologies and standards
- Ability to travel frequently to field sites.
- CSCS Card
Airband Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.
We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)
Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!
Refer a friend reward scheme
Pre-employment checks
Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.
Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.
