At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee subcontractors and ensure safe, efficient delivery of our full fibre network.
- Company: Join Wessex Internet, a fast-growing broadband provider transforming rural connectivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and discounts at 100+ brands.
- Other info: Enjoy summer and Christmas socials, plus opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on rural broadband while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in contractor management within telecoms or infrastructure delivery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 62000 - 75000 £ per year.
Wessex Internet is a fast‑growing, award‑winning broadband provider transforming rural connectivity across the Southwest. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Contractor Manager to oversee our subcontractor and turnkey delivery partners supporting the rollout of our full fibre network. This is a critical operational role responsible for ensuring contractor‑led build activities are delivered safely, efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standards of quality. You'll work closely with internal delivery teams and external partners to drive accountability, maintain programme performance, and support the successful expansion of our network infrastructure.
What we offer:
- Salary up to £62,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 days.
- Private medical insurance & life assurance.
- Cycle to Work & tech purchase schemes.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- 75% staff discount on broadband.
- Discounts at 100+ high street brands.
- Summer & Christmas socials.
- Career development opportunities – whether your goal is leadership or learning new skills, we'll support your growth.
What you'll do:
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors and turnkey delivery partners across the full fibre build programme, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and in line with operational and contractual requirements.
- Lead contractor onboarding and mobilisation activities, ensuring all compliance documentation, accreditations, insurances, and training records are in place and maintained.
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, quality standards, and programme targets, taking corrective action where required.
- Carry out contractor assurance, compliance, and quality reviews across operational delivery activities, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety, Streetworks, environmental, and operational standards.
- Act as the key escalation point between internal operational teams and external delivery partners, resolving risks, blockers, and delivery challenges proactively.
- Review and validate contractor valuations, payment applications, and associated commercial documentation, ensuring accuracy and cost control.
- Work collaboratively with internal programme, planning, and operational teams to forecast future delivery requirements and ensure contractor capacity aligns with programme demand.
- Drive continuous improvement across contractor management, operational delivery, quality assurance, and programme performance.
- Provide leadership and day‑to‑day management to Contractor Supervisors, ensuring clear accountability, strong communication, and consistent operational standards.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in a Contractor Manager, Delivery Manager, Build Manager, or similar role within telecoms, utilities, or infrastructure delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of full fibre network build activities, including civils, cabling, reinstatement, streetworks, and contractor‑led delivery.
- Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and delivery partners across large‑scale operational programmes.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, compliance standards, and operational quality requirements within infrastructure or telecoms environments.
- Commercial awareness with experience reviewing contractor valuations, payment applications, and delivery performance against contractual agreements.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across operational teams and external partners.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to identify risks early, drive accountability, and support operational improvements.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across operational build areas.
Ready to apply:
If you're an experienced contractor or delivery professional who thrives in fast‑paced operational environments and enjoys driving performance, quality, and accountability across large‑scale infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Join Wessex Internet and help shape the future of rural broadband connectivity.
Contractor Manager in Blandford Forum employer: Wessex Internet
Wessex Internet is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets community impact. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and career development opportunities, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Join us in transforming rural connectivity while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
