Site Manager, Decommissioning

Duration: Fixed Term Contract (12-months with potential to become 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’re transforming technology for a more sustainable future. Our people help organisations in 140+ countries extend the life of technology, unlock value and reduce environmental impact through circular economy solutions.

From engineering and operations to sales, finance and supply chain, every role contributes to real-world impact. We combine global reach with local expertise, tackling complex challenges through collaboration, innovation and technical excellence.

As we grow globally, backed by TowerBrook Capital Partners’ impact strategy, we’re committed to an inclusive culture where people can develop, thrive and help shape the future of sustainable technology.

Job function

Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Site Manager, will oversee the successful delivery of telecoms Network Operations Centre (NOC) decommissioning projects, manage 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 construction or telecoms environments, data centres, exchanges, or technical facilities.

Specific responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of Decommissioning 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.

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.
• 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

• Proven experience managing teams within a construction, 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.
• Experience completing asset inventories and equipment tracking.
• Strong health & safety awareness with experience working within controlled environments.
• SMSTS
• First aid at work
• Working at heights
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and work away from home during the week.

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.
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• On‑site free parking
• Potential for permanent role and career development

At TXO, we believe diverse teams create better ideas, stronger businesses and more sustainable solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and able to contribute and develop, regardless of background, identity or experience.

We welcome applications from people with different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking. Our recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

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