Civils / Cabling Supervisor
- Posted 26 January 2026
- LocationHertfordshire
- Job type Contract
- ReferenceRS/DH/G/CIVCAB/South
Job description
Job Purpose
Civils / Cabling Supervisor with experience of working across multiple telecoms operators The role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of civils and cabling works, while supporting commercial control through accurate planning, reporting of variations, and cost-conscious site delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction & Planning, Work closely with the commercial team on receipt of tender and construction drawings, providing input on:
Labour requirements/ Plant and equipment
Materials and subcontractor needs
Installation methodology
Traffic management requirements/ Access constraints and risks
Liaise with local authorities to identify constraints, approvals, and site-specific requirements
Demonstrate working knowledge of the BT Openreach PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) portal, interrogating network data to support route planning and installation methodology
Traffic Management & Street Works
Health, Safety & Compliance
Site Supervision & Delivery
Stakeholder management
Operator-Specific Requirements
Ensure cabling teams are fully briefed on operator-specific working requirements, including but not limited to:
COLT requirements:
Photographs taken of each chamber prior to works commencing
Visual risk assessment completed to identify potential issues (e.g. damaged cables or fibre joints)
Photographs taken of chambers on completion of works
Ensure works comply with each operator’s standards and approval processes
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience supervising telecoms civils and cabling works
Experience working across multiple operators
Strong understanding of:
NRSWA and Street Works
Traffic Management requirements
BT Openreach PIA
Experience using Street Manager
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
Desirable
Experience working for Tier 1 telecoms contractors
Knowledge of live network environments
Experience managing multiple work fronts