Why this role matters

We’re building the networks of the future. We stay one step ahead and respond to our customers’ ever-changing needs. Our network supports 5G, Internet, Mobile voice and Data, Television, and Voice services for BT and other Suppliers.  Leading a detailed planning team who deliver network power, space, and cooling solutions turning them into detailed specifications for enablement of network delivery and integration. Removes roadblocks for the team to help the team work efficiently and effectively. Manages customer and stakeholder expectations and  relative business priorities across the entire team to ensure designs are delivered to meet business priority at optimum cost.
You will manage a team of 5 to 15 Accommodation Planners within the region.

This role is to support the effective delivery of all scale projects within BT Telephone Exchanges, Data Centres or Core Mobile Sites. 

You will help develop the team, manage performance, best practices and ensure effective delivery for BT and our customers.

You will help lead innovation, project and sub-programme management for your area.

You'll have the following responsibilities

•    Manage a team of Accommodation Planners designing and delivering M&E delivery projects across the full BT portfolio- BT Telephone Exchanges, Data Centres and Core Mobile Sites
•    Lead sub programmes within the unit- programme management, finance tracking, performance and delivery reporting.
•    Utilise M&E expertise to support the delivery team
•    Ability to challenge suppliers, team members and peers on site solutions where applicable
•    Responsible for the successful delivery of M&E projects within your team
•    Report performance from your team on Day 10, Day 20 and RFI successes.
•    Highlight any Best Practice or improvements to ensure continued improvement
•    Ensure all M&E projects are delivered with the best solution and cost for BT and our customers
•    Support the team with development and coaching
•    Ensure H&S compliance at all times- complete all required H&S checks and assurance
•    Manage the demand and through put for the team and manage stakeholders accordingly
•    Ability to make business critical decisions that benefits BT
•    Support resource and workflow throughout the year
•    Track and report Operational costs

Prioritise H&S – To have regard for health and safety, his/her job license and skills as agreed with line manager.
Delivers work with full regard of H&S aspects. Carries out on-site risk assessments giving careful consideration to any
hazards before starting work and as the work progresses. Inform manager and record near misses/incidents. Is
comfortable challenging and asking others to display their ID passes when on BT premises. Complies with all ISO Audit
Requirements, including 14001 and 45001.

You'll have the following skills and experience

Skills

•    In-depth knowledge and experience of core network  power, space, and cooling solutions 
•    Stakeholder management
•    Strong communications skills, verbal and written
•    Able to forge relationships with planning manager peers, matrix direct reports and the wider technical community
•    Ability to influence and resolve conflicts of prioritisation within the business
•    Commercial awareness 
•    Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement
•    Ability to support, coach and develop the team
•    Ability to manage performance effectively

Experience

Business expertise in delivering to a business prioritised workstack. 
Working with stakeholders managing conflicts in delivering enablement solutions in a timely manner at optimum cost. Working with internal and external partners to deliver to quality and time requirements.
 

Benefits

•    Competitive salary
•    10% on target bonus
•    BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
•    25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
•    Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
•    World-class training and development opportunities
•    Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
•    Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
•    Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. 

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.  

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.