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The Acquisition & Design Manager is responsible for leading the full acquisition and design lifecycle across a portfolio of mobile telecoms sites. This includes site identification, acquisition strategy, legal negotiations, consents, planning activities, design production, and the approval process. The role manages internal teams, external partners and subcontractors to ensure on‑time, compliant delivery that meets client requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Lead all acquisition activities from site search to securing legal access
Interpret agreements, manage landlord negotiations, renewals, rent reviews and NTQs
Ensure compliance with ECC and all client property and legal standards
Manage design production, surveys and technical approvals
Ensure solutions are safe, compliant, cost‑efficient and buildable
Coordinate CAD resources and provide guidance to construction teams
Manage planning submissions (GPDO, Full Planning, LBC, notifications)
Liaise with planning authorities and statutory bodies
Act as primary point of contact for client and site provider interactions
Lead acquisition/design teams and manage subcontractor performance
Communicate progress, risks and escalations clearly and proactively
Deliver site portfolio to time, cost and quality targets
Maintain accurate trackers, reports and documentation
Support commercial processes including out‑of‑scope identification and cost control
Ensure all acquisition and design activity meets SHEQ expectations
Conduct site checks and uphold company behaviours and standards
Requirements:
Strong background in telecoms acquisition with solid ECC knowledge
Experience delivering acquisition and design within mobile network rollout
Skilled in legal negotiations, planning processes and stakeholder engagement
Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Strong communicator with proven ability to build positive client and provider relationships
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience directing internal and external teams
Reliable, proactive, and committed to high standards of safety and quality
Competent with MS Office and operational reporting tools
Nice to have:
Professional or technical qualification (RICS, RTPI, IET, RIBA etc.)