Engineer FTTX Engineer

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)

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