Senior Pre Contract Manager

at  CityFibre

Job Description
Our goal at CityFibre is to unlock the digital potential of Britain by creating a broadband network that works seamlessly for everyone, every day. Powerful, gigabit-speed connections that enable people across entire communities to enjoy life in full flow. To do this, we make sure that our people’s voices are heard, their ideas are welcomed, and everyone is given the opportunity to make a real impact.
We encourage change, have a challenger mindset, foster innovation and nurture a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community. In this environment we allow you to bring your best-self to work every day, helping you to achieve your goals, grow your career and reach your full potential.
We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality; are endorsed by WORK180; have pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant; and are a Disability Confident Employer. Working together with our Employee Networks, we’re committed to changing the industry for everyone.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree level or substantial experience in a similar role
• Experience in contracting including NEC3 contracts, from preparation through to negotiation and administration
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders across multiple cross-functional teams
• Commercially astute and aware with significant experience within a commercial role, ideally with experience in telecoms / FTTP / FTTH infrastructure
• Breadth of experience in supplier engagement; able to build relationships and influence outcomes
  We’re looking for people who don’t settle for ‘good enough’ and push things forward. If you’ve just found yourself thinking, ‘I’d love to do this’, we want to hear from you. Let’s change it up.

Day to day, this is what you can expect to be doing:

• Negotiate construction contracts with our supply chain to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Collaborate closely with the Legal team to draft and finalise key contracts.
• Lead and contribute to major tenders.
• Develop and define contractor strategies and oversee their implementation in designated regions.
• Drive continuous improvement in our approach and related processes, including workflow tools and reporting