Engineer (FTTx)
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Location: 90% travelling around West Cornwall
Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35 via an umbrella company
We are seeking an experienced FTTx Site Supervisor to oversee field operations in the Cornwall West region. This is a critical role ensuring all site activities-including civil works, cabling, splicing, and testing-are delivered in line with approved designs, health & safety regulations, and required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise day-to-day activities across multiple FTTx workstreams (civils, cable works, testing, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, method statements, risk assessments, and H&S best practices
- Maintain strong communication with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
- Act as the key point of contact on site for issue resolution and progress reporting
- Ensure adherence to Openreach PIA procedures, quality standards, and accreditation requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK driving license & own vehicle (must have)
- Previous supervisory experience on large-scale UK FTTx rollouts
- Solid understanding of FTTx architecture, designs, and field deployment techniques
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to act on initiative
- Confident communicator with a professional and inspiring presence
- Fluent in English (written, spoken, and reading)
- Strong working knowledge of traffic management, excavation safety, and underground asset avoidance
Mandatory Certifications/Accreditations:
- SA001 (Safety Overhead)
- SA002 (Safety Underground)
- NRSWA (Supervisor level)
- SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)
- Asbestos Awareness
Desirable Qualifications:
- MEWPs for Managers (especially for aerial work)
- NEBOSH
- SA005/SA006
- Highway Sector Schemes (for low and high-speed roads)
