Bradley Reed

Key Responsibilities

• Managed end-to-end delivery of FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) infrastructure builds within the Openreach network, ensuring projects were completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Led and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams including planners, supervisors, civils crews, fibre engineers, and subcontractors.
• Oversaw delivery across all stages of the fibre build lifecycle including survey, planning, permitting, civils, cabling, splicing, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensured strict compliance with Openreach build standards, health & safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Managed programme schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics to meet delivery milestones and KPIs.
• Maintained strong relationships with Openreach stakeholders, local authorities, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conducted risk assessments, issue resolution, and escalation management to mitigate delivery delays.
• Implemented process improvements and productivity initiatives to increase build efficiency and reduce rework.
• Delivered fibre rollout covering X premises passed / X km of network build within programme timelines.
• Successfully managed multiple concurrent delivery areas while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

• Educated teams on best practices to uplift speed and accuracy.
• Evaluated team performance and highlighted opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Encouraged team input to develop and innovate project operations and processes.
• Assessed backlogs and set key priorities to mitigate project delays.
• Identified and managed risks to limit time and budget impacts.
• Managed stakeholder expectations to limit concerns and queries during project delivery.
• Set schedules of work and monitored progress to achieve timely programme delivery.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities when dealing with unexpected circumstances such as vehicle breakdowns or traffic disruptions ensuring minimal impact on scheduled deliveries.
• Trained new employees regarding company policies, procedures, and standards in handling deliveries.
• Showcased exceptional leadership skills when guiding teams during high-pressure situations leading to successful outcomes.
• Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.

• Streamlined installation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Assessed potential risks and mitigated them before starting an installation job.
• Troubleshot issues during installations, ensuring minimum downtime for clients.
• Monitored performance of individual team members, providing feedback as necessary.
• Facilitated communication between different departments for smooth operations.
• Handled complex installations with precision and care.
• Ensured safety protocols were adhered to during all installations.
• Conducted regular training sessions for staff to improve skills.

• Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for cost-effective project execution.
• Mitigated potential risks through comprehensive risk assessment exercises.
• Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
• Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
• Tracked progress of construction projects reporting updates to stakeholders.
• Mitigated potential risks by conducting thorough risk assessments.

• Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
• Improved safety protocols by conducting regular site inspections.
• Ensured regulatory compliance through proper documentation and filing procedures.
• Streamlined workflow processes by implementing efficient systems.
• Maintained site cleanliness for improved work environment.
• Liaised with clients, maintaining strong relationships and communication lines open throughout projects' duration.
• Achieved project deadlines by closely monitoring progress.
• Trained new recruits in company policies and standard operating procedures, promoting consistency across all operations.
• Led toolbox meetings to discuss safety measures.
• Managed subcontractor activities, ensuring quality adherence.
• Onboarded new staff with thorough briefings and ongoing coaching for capable, competent teams.
• Led by example to motivate hardworking, target-driven operational teams.
• Maintained high team morale with supportive leadership techniques.

• I am used to working on my own or as part of a team
• Within my job I can be put with new members of staff who may only have little or no knowledge of being a civil engineer, once they are out of training I will help them to build up their knowledge of the job and to ensure that they are being safe and compliant whilst carrying out the work we have been assigned
• I have been running jobs installing new speedy pipe for fibre since sept 18
• I have been given cover to other supervisors, planning jobs and organising gangs
• I have gained knowledge of managing safety and compliance while supervising
• I have an excellent eye for quality of work
• The job involves daily interaction with members of the public which has allowed me to gain excellent customer service skills
• Networking within the business by communicating with other departments to allow me to resolve queries, overcome problems and gain further knowledge arranging meets with local councils to discuss future planned works site surveys prior to planning jobs
• I am used to dealing with problems within my job and often find a solution whilst following all safety procedures and to ensure other team members do aswell
• Within my job I have to record and take photographic evidence of the job (prior, during and finished) carried out
• Understanding other utility drawings and information to allow dig avoidance
• Attend regular conference calls within the business to discuss safety, compliance and current work within my job.

• Learning how to install different types of flat roof
• Working as part of a team
• Commercial panel repair and respray
• Tower scaffold course.

• Identifying the location and avoidance of underground apparatus (other utilities)
• Setting up sign, lighting and guarding to the standard of street works act
• Excavation in the highway, ensuring a safe working environment
• Working alongside Western Power distribution on mains electrical faults underground
• All weather works involved
• Working to a standby rota for on call emergency faults
• Responsible for van and tools on board
• Working as part of a team
• Dealing first hand with customers who were affected by the loss of power in a polite and professional manner
• Laying and working around HV/LV cables.
• Erected site barriers, signs and scaffolding.
• Improved site safety by consistently adhering to health and safety guidelines.

• Cavity wall technician, installing insulation into people’s homes
• Loading of materials from depot into van each day
• Use of customer service skills on a daily basis
• Carry out works on customer’s properties to the best of my ability
• Working as part of a team
• Working at height in all types of weather
• Making sure the property was left clean and tidy on completion
• Driving throughout the south west daily to carry out work.

• First year apprentice
• Roofing on new build sites
• General labour work on site.
• Installed flashings and metal edges, contributing to overall aesthetics and function of the roof structure.
• Removed old roofing materials, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding environment.