Fibre & civils works supervisor (3-year project role)

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

We rely on a site manager who can coordinate complex on‑site installations, stay organized under pressure, and keep communication flowing between Colt, customers, and local authorities. This role ensures that new and existing fiber‑optic routes are planned and executed smoothly, with all stakeholder requirements aligned.

This is a 3 year role requirement and does not affect the nature of the employment contract.

What you'll do

• Deliver passive fiber‑optic infrastructure for network expansions and customer projects.

• Plan, organize, and oversee multiple passive networks to ensure smooth operations.

• Manage construction activities across backbone and wide‑area network projects.

• Coordinate with cities, communities, customers, suppliers, and all project stakeholders, balancing cost efficiency with customer needs.

• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure accurate and effective delivery of customer solutions.

• Create detailed project documentation, including written records and photo evidence of site conditions and build progress.

• Perform quality checks on subcontractor work and verify their bill of quantities.

• Troubleshoot issues in passive fiber‑optic networks, including customer locations.

• Handle rights‑of‑way processes in line with the Telecommunications Act.

• Carry out essential administrative tasks that keep projects running smoothly.

What we’re looking for

• Affinity with technical and commercial topics (e.g. tasks in fiber optic expansion)
• Structured way of working, stress-resistant organizational talent
• Strong customer and service orientation
• Experience in handling local authorities for construction permit and RoW topics
• First experience with programs such as Siebel, Ariba or SAP is a great advantage
• Very good knowledge of German
• Good English knowledge
• Drivers license class B

Skills

Network Management

Cabling Knowledge

Network Standards and Procedures

Network Topology

Building and Managing Teams

Supervisory Leadership

Certifications

Desirable: an industry recognised qualification, such as NRSWA, IOSH, SMSTS

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages .

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.