Decommissioning Site Manager (FTC 12 months)

Duration

Permanent / Full Time

Location : Client Sites UK / Remote (frequent travel and working away from home during the week)

Responsible to

Head of Projects - Networks & Engineering

Responsible for

Act as the primary on-site operational lead, coordinating activities between TXO teams, customers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

About us

At TXO, we are transforming technology for a more sustainable future.

Our people enable organisations worldwide to optimise and transform technology across its entire lifecycle, helping customers unlock value while reducing environmental impact through circular economy solutions.

Working at TXO means contributing to real-world change.

Our global teams support critical infrastructure for customers in more than 140 countries, extending the life of technology, reducing waste and helping organisations operate more sustainably.

From engineering and operations to sales, finance, supply chain and corporate functions, every role plays a part in delivering meaningful impact.

We combine global reach with local expertise, creating opportunities to work on complex challenges across technology, commercial, operational and business disciplines.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and technical excellence, empowering our people to deliver practical solutions that make a measurable difference.

As we continue to grow globally, backed by Tower Brook Capital Partners' impact strategy, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where our people can develop, thrive and help shape the future of sustainable technology.

Job function

Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Deinstallation Site Manager will oversee the successful delivery of telecoms Network Operations Centre (NOC) decommissioning projects, managing a team of Deinstallation Assistants and ensuring all equipment removal activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with customer requirements.

You will act as the primary on-site operational lead, coordinating activities between TXO teams, customers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and hands‑on experience within telecoms environments, data centres, exchanges, or technical facilities.

• Specific responsibilities
• Site Management & Leadership
• Lead and supervise teams of Deinstallation Assistants during telecom network decommissioning projects.
• Provide clear direction, task allocation, and daily briefings to ensure efficient site delivery.
• Manage site activities from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within agreed scope.
• Act as the TXO representative on customer sites, maintaining professional relationships with customers and site contacts.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, attendance, and adherence to company standards.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of Deinstallation Assistants.
• Telecom Equipment De-installations
• Perform and oversee the safe removal and deinstallation of telecom network equipment from customer locations.
• Ensure equipment is disconnected, removed, labelled, packaged, and prepared for transportation in line with TXO processes.
• Manage the removal of racks, cabinets, cabling, power systems, hardware, and associated network infrastructure.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, avoiding damage to customer assets and facilities.
• Follow customer‑specific procedures, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Permit‑to‑Work requirements.
• Asset Identification & Detailing
• Ensure all recovered assets are accurately identified, recorded, and labelled.
• Maintain accurate asset inventories including equipment descriptions, serial numbers, quantities, and condition assessments.
• Ensure asset information is captured using TXO systems and processes.
• Support asset recovery teams by providing accurate data to maximise resale and reuse opportunities.
• Identify discrepancies between planned and recovered equipment and report accordingly.
• Deliveries & Collections
• Coordinate equipment collections, deliveries, and movement of assets between customer sites, warehouses, and logistics partners.
• Ensure assets are securely packaged, handled, and transported according to TXO standards.
• Liaise with logistics teams to resolve delivery or collection issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation including collection notes and asset transfer records.
• Health & Safety
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture across all site activities.
• Complete and review site risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with TXO policies, customer requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Report incidents, hazards, and near misses promptly.
• Ensure all team members follow correct PPE and safe working practices.
• Reporting & Administration
• Provide regular progress updates to Operations Managers and project stakeholders.
• Complete daily site reports, work completion reports, and asset documentation.
• Escalate project risks, delays, or operational challenges promptly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across TXO decommissioning operations.

About you

Essential

• Proven experience managing teams within a technical, engineering, telecoms, data centre, or facilities environment.
• Experience delivering site‑based projects involving equipment removal, installation, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage field‑based teams.
• Understanding of telecom network infrastructure, NOCs, exchanges, data centres, or IT environments.
• Experience completing asset inventories and equipment tracking.
• Strong health & safety awareness with experience working within controlled environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and work away from home during the week.

Desirable

• Previous experience in telecom decommissioning, network dismantling, or asset recovery.
• Knowledge of multi‑vendor telecom equipment environments (e. g. Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Ciena).
• Experience working within carrier, operator, or enterprise customer sites.
• IPAF, PASMA, ECS, CSCS, or relevant site qualifications.
• Experience working within data centres or secure technical facilities.
• Personal Attributes
• Safety‑focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Hands‑on leader who leads by example.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Customer‑focused with a professional approach.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple locations.
• Positive, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
• Strong team player who supports TXO's sustainability mission.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Employee assistance programme
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On‑site free parking
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