Lead Subsea Engineering Specialist

3 weeks ago


West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom BT Group Full time
Importance of the Role

BT is heavily reliant on submarine cables that form the core of its global transmission network, providing essential services to multinational corporate clients. A significant portion of BT's international communications is facilitated through these submarine cables, which also support domestic services within the UK, including high-speed broadband. The Subsea Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring that BT's subsea cable assets are designed, constructed, and maintained in alignment with the company's operational standards.

Key Requirements

Eligibility for a full UK Drivers Licence & SC/DV Clearance is mandatory

Key Responsibilities
  • Overseeing all personnel within the BT Subsea Team, assessing performance against established BT standards for their respective roles.
  • Inspiring, guiding, and empowering a dynamic subsea engineering team, balancing priorities related to personnel, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives.
  • Supervising subsea engineers in the deployment, management, maintenance, and retrieval of subsea cables throughout the UK and potentially abroad for BT and its partners.
  • Ensuring that subsea engineers comprehend and fulfill agreed service levels, maintaining visibility and control over service delivery.
  • Prioritizing the safety and security of team members, taking direct responsibility for a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with subsea safety training protocols.
  • Assisting team members in navigating complex subsea cable or backhaul network operational challenges, coordinating with relevant personnel and support staff to resolve issues.
  • Maintaining transparency regarding team workload and resource allocation through appropriate reporting mechanisms.
  • Managing and reporting on Total Labour Resource and Cost (TLR & TLC) and operational budgets for team members.
  • Implementing change initiatives and transformation projects that foster collaboration across all cable landing station locations.
  • Encouraging team members to enhance their skills through mentoring, development, training, and recruitment, promoting a culture of continuous learning and support.
  • Guiding the implementation of enhanced operational processes within the BT Subsea Team.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Strategy
  • Issue Resolution
  • Escalation Management
  • Operations Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cost Optimization
  • Effective Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Management
  • Commercial Insight
  • Talent Development
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Growth Mindset
  • Quality Assurance
Benefits

At BT, we engage, educate, and empower millions of individuals daily. Our brand is centered on connectivity - whether it’s linking friends, families, businesses, or communities. By working with us, you will receive a competitive salary along with a comprehensive range of benefits, and more importantly, you will be part of an ambitious organization that values collaboration, inclusivity, and your personal development.
  • Competitive salary
  • 10% performance-related bonus
  • BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution
  • 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with tenure
  • A wide array of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, and season ticket loans
  • World-class training and development opportunities
  • Option to participate in BT Shares Saving schemes
  • Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages
  • Access to numerous retail discounts including the BT shop
About BT

BT is a key player in the BT Group, which includes EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. Every day, millions depend on us to facilitate their lives, support their businesses, and maintain essential public services. We connect individuals to each other, clients to colleagues, and people to opportunities. We are committed to diversity and celebrate differences, embedding inclusion into our core values. Our guiding principles are Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From the outset, you will tackle challenging projects, contribute ideas, and drive results with the support of a collaborative team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the digital transformation of lives and businesses.

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