Ben Philp
Livingston,West Lothian
Summary
- Motivated, conscientious, and ambitious Fibre Build engineer who is:
- Committed to performing and holding myself and others to the highest possible standard of work.
- Resolute in ensuring the safety of my team while on site.
- Passionate about my own development and to take every opportunity to learn, improve and enhance my own contributions in everything I set out to do.
- Detail orientated and take extreme care implementing the best quality of work at all times whilst also achieving given target(s) in the aimed timeframe.
- Relishing problem solving and being involved in finding solutions around civil, physical, and logistical obstacles to optimize network capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Advanced Engineer
BT Openreach
Edinburgh, Scotland
2020.01 - 2026.03
- Consistently deliver on weekly/quarterly targets.
- Experienced in routing and installing underground and overhead cables as part of a build programme, working from a telephone exchange to customers premises.
- Experienced in fault finding and problem solving.
- Mentor several new starts; assessing their development and offering guidance throughout the beginning of their Openreach career.
- Progressed from a Trainee engineer to an Advanced engineer in just over 2 years.
- Nominated as jointing gang lead, increasing my responsibilities to cover the safety, development, and work of my whole team.
- Received an award/special mention at the 2026 Fibre Build Roadshow for “Going above and beyond”.
Delivery Driver
Sainsbury’s
Edinburgh, Scotland
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Organized and stocked inventory in the delivery van to meet demands of daily orders.
- Represented the Sainsbury’s brand with punctual delivery, safe driving, and careful handling of goods.
- Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the delivery van throughout my tenure.
- Regularly stacked groceries for elderly and disabled customers.
Customer advisor/New Business specialist
Lloyds Banking Group
Edinburgh, Scotland
2018.08 - 2019.09
- Reviewed and discussed banking accounts directly with customers to find the best available account for their specific needs.
- Methodically processed all information required to set up new business, ensuring all relevant security checks were completed.
- Delegated calls to the appropriate department when required, to guarantee customer enquiries came to a resolution as efficiently as possible.
Onsite Technician
Marcos Leisure Ltd
Edinburgh, Scotland
2016.03 - 2018.08
- Responsible for the construction and the day-to-day upkeep of all 10 AstroTurf pitches.
- Managed and maintained the working order of bowling lanes, which involved on the spot mechanical fixes as well as frequent customer interaction to come to a swift resolution.
- Catered to customer needs when required; from taking complaints and checking in groups, to selling/offering an assortment of products when appropriate.
Education
Currie Community High School
Currie, Edinburgh 2011.08 - 2016.03
Electrical Engineering
Edinburgh College
2015.09 - 2016.05
SVQ Level 2 - Modern Apprenticeship in IT & Telecommunications
BT Openreach
EdinburghScottish Qualifications Certificate - Energy & Utility Skills Register
BT Openreach
Edinburgh 2025.12 - 2028.12
Certification
- Accreditations:
- N23 – One Fibre Network FTTP Strategic UG & OH build.
- Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Information Technology & Telecommunications Professionals SCQF L5.
- Please refer to ‘Ben Philp – Skills passport’ for full course breakdown.
Accomplishments
Raised over £1000 for Prostate Cancer, a charity close to my heart by completing a sponsored Skydive.
Utilised the 2026b Fibre Build Roadshow to collect £5 from Collegues to donate to the Trussell Trust.
Bought and delivered £200 worth of food to the local Food Bank,
REFERENCES
- Ian Halliday, Patch Manager - Fibre Build Team, Openreach. +447483402978, Ian.2.Halliday@Openreach.co.uk
- Jill, Robb, Customer Success Principle, BT GROUP, jill.robb@bt.com, +447436275170, BT GROUP, Family friend
- David Stewart , Family Friend, Director of Hulley& Kirkwood, +447720460825, david.stewart@hulley.co.uk
- Ryan Slessor, Family Friend, +447843672811
VOLUNTEERING
- Prostate cancer UK, 2022-05, Raised over £1000 for prostate cancer in a sponsored skydive.
- The Trussell Trust Foodbank, 2022-10, Utilized the 2026 Fibre Build Roadshow to collect £5 from several colleagues and superiors to donate to The Trussell Trust., Bought and delivered just under £200 worth of food directly to the foodbank.
Affiliations
- I enjoy keeping fit in the gym and taking part in Thai Boxing. Spending time with family and friends and my dog .on
Timeline
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Energy & Utility Skills Register
BT Openreach
2025.12 - 2028.12
Advanced Engineer
BT Openreach
2020.01 - 2026.03
Delivery Driver
Sainsbury’s
2019.09 - 2020.01
Customer advisor/New Business specialist
Lloyds Banking Group
2018.08 - 2019.09
Onsite Technician
Marcos Leisure Ltd
2016.03 - 2018.08
Electrical Engineering
Edinburgh College
2015.09 - 2016.05
Currie Community High School
2011.08 - 2016.03
SVQ Level 2 - Modern Apprenticeship in IT & Telecommunications
BT Openreach