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Head of Engineering

Salary Band: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Melling, Carnforth

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week with some weekend availability

About Us

B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) is a unique organisation working closely with communities across the UK to bring hyperfast, full-fibre broadband to rural areas. As a Community Benefit Society, driven by innovation and a strong sense of purpose, we work hand-in-hand with local volunteers and stakeholders to deliver a service that’s built by the community, for the community. Joining B4RN means becoming part of a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives, all whilst thriving in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

Reporting to our Chief Delivery Officer and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you’ll be responsible for the leadership and operational delivery of our engineering function. From resource planning and contractor management to ensuring uptime and compliance across our growing fibre network, you'll play a key role in shaping how we build and scale our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing the engineering team to deliver high-quality fibre network builds

  • Overseeing complex, multi-site projects to meet time, cost, and quality targets

  • Collaborating with senior leaders across delivery and technology teams

  • Managing third-party contractors and suppliers to ensure performance and value

  • Driving compliance with safety, regulatory, and technical standards

  • Supporting network incident response and resolution as an escalation point

  • Building a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven leadership experience within engineering or network build teams in the telecoms sector.

  • Strong technical understanding of fibre access networks

  • Demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-site engineering projects and cross-functional teams.

  • Strong vendor and contractor management skills, including performance oversight and issue resolution.

  • Strategic and operational thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into delivery plans

  • Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk. More information can be found on /about-us/opportunities/

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