Build Assurance Engineer

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 can expect from us

Everyone at CityFibre has an important part to play, and we reflect that in our benefits. With a salary of up to £43k + Car Allowance, when you join us, you’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, a performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

We believe we deliver our best when we work together. It’s the way we do things, trusting and giving our people the autonomy to manage their own day-to-day, promoting wellbeing, whilst still prioritising time together with our colleagues to connect, collaborate and share our ideas.

How you’ll change it up
As a Build Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to Full Fibre Network deployment, ensuring that projects are completed to the highest standards. You will manage our supply partner’s site operations, ensuring they meet CityFibre’s specifications, adhere to timelines, and maintain quality standards. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Environmental guidelines, and street works legislation as outlined in our contracts.
Day to day, this is some of what you’ll be doing: 

• Ensure our build partner adheres to CityFibre specifications and consistently delivers high-quality work.
• Conduct and monitor weekly site inspections, joint measurements, and defect assessments to verify compliance with build specifications.
• Oversee and enforce adherence to Progressive Assurance audits, including the management of inspections via Depotnet.
• Proactively address design challenges and engineering issues during both planning and build stages, including pre-construction surveys and post-build processes.
• Manage workflow systems such as Depotnet, ensuring key milestones, including CityFibre DR processes, are met.
• Act as the face of CityFibre in interactions with the public and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive and professional approach to all enquiries.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Extensive experience in OSP (Outside Plant) Telecoms Network Build, including civils construction, cabling, splicing, and testing (OTDR/ILM).
• Proficient in both Blown and Traditional Cable installation techniques, with a strong understanding of industry standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, and awareness of CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Familiarity with PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) processes and awareness of relevant regulations.

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.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Our people have a wide range of experiences and perspectives – and it’s this diversity of thought that makes us who we are.

CityFibre is working hard to change up the telecoms industry. This means we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds and commitments, including your carer and family status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender and gender identity. We’re also offering training programmes and placement opportunities to support the skilled, career changers, service-leavers, and returning workers to become part of our teams.

Additional Information

If there’s any additional support or adjustment you require in the application process to help you achieve your best, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]. We’re here to support you in changing up your career.