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Here at Xtera our world-class team is made up of seasoned, top-notch professionals who encourage different ideas & innovative approaches.  Xtera, Inc. is a privately held Global network equipment and services company, and a leading provider of optical networks for subsea applications.  Xtera specializes in network infrastructure that delivers the highest capacity, reach and density.  Our Long-haul, Submarine, combine with our deployment expertise to drive customer success and long term value.

We’re well run, well positioned, & well equipped to provide disruptive technology that will transform existing markets.  If you aim to challenge the norm and positively impact the lives of people around the world, then you are definitely one of us. Apply now for a current vacancy and join a truly global and innovative company to start making a difference.

Project Manager (Junior or Senior)

We seek a Project Manager to join our Team in the UK.

Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location: Ideally UK based (Harold Wood/London or remote)

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to manage subsea telecoms installation projects as part of a skilled team. This includes coordination and management of engineering, design, supply chain, field works and acceptance with the objective of delivering the project on time and on budget.

The role is truly multi-disciplinary as it involves understanding and orchestrating a number of different exciting aspects, e.g. submerged and land-based equipment, transmission technology, surveys at various locations, cable manufacturing or installation. It also involves working with several contributors, both internal and external to Xtera.

Another key element of the role is being the interface between Xtera and the customer. As such you are expected to play a key role in the day-by-day communication with the customer as well as facilitating efficient communication with other parties involved in the project, such as consultants or subcontractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive or perform the following aspects of project management:

  • Project performance monitoring
    • Plan of work and resource planning and tracking
    • Budget and cash flow tracking
    • Action and risk registers, quality assurance
  • Reporting – internally and externally
    • Project reports and review minutes
    • Interface for all formal communication with purchaser
    • Management of documentation exchange and schedule
    • Organise and chair calls as well as Customer Coordination Meetings (CCM)
    • Internal reporting to CPSO, Xtera Leadership Team (XLT), and Xtera board
  • Supply Chain
    • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
    • Negotiation of contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
    • Drive supply chain for equipment and materials and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
    • Work with supply chain team to address and mitigate schedule risks
  • Delivery and Installation
    • Monitor acquisition of permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
    • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
    • Plan all installation operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines
    • Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
    • Supervise the work of subcontractors and work with their project managers
  • General
    • Work as part of the project team which may include consultants as well as subcontractors
    • Maintain quality records e.g. test procedures, test results, qualification procedures
    • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
    • Identify costs of ongoing activities and ensure that these are compared with the budget.
    • Create virtual teams as required to work on specific aspects or tasks

REQUIREMENTS
  • Proven experience as a project manager, ideally in submarine cable construction or related industries
  • In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles
  • Understanding of key technologies such as fibre optic cable systems, installation, or survey
  • Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
  • Good knowledge of tools such as MS Office including MS Project
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • A team player with leadership abilities
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Mechanical Engineer

We seek a Mechanical Engineer to join our Team in the UK.

Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location: UK based (Harold Wood/London or remote)

As a mechanical engineer within the UK design and development team, based at Harold Wood, you will work with our Principal Engineer on the underwater plant (repeaters, branching units and cable terminations) and occasionally the terrestrial equipment. Tasks will include providing mechanical design support to existing products and developing solutions for new equipment.  You will take your designs from concept through to qualification and manufacture. We rely on outside contractors to supplement our internal personnel in busy periods and you may be required to supervise and collate their work.

You will normally work 37.5 hours a week. Overtime may be required in exceptional periods.

Your main working environment will be our office and laboratory in Harold Wood. It is likely that you will be asked to travel within the UK and overseas to our manufacturing partners and test facilities. The role might provide the opportunity to spend some time at sea during installation work or sea trials.

The salary will be competitive.  We also have a pension scheme for all personnel and optional health benefits.

Xtera will support your progression to Chartered Status and will encourage training on relevant CAD packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES

Day to day, the role will involve:

  • Working closely with Electrical and Optical engineering to produce concepts for new products such as submarine telecoms repeaters and branching units.
  • Developing chosen concepts into qualified products.
  • Product data management. Creation of part and assembly documentation including drawings and Bills of Material.
  • Communication of concepts through day-to-day interaction with colleagues and through more formal design reviews to a wider audience.
  • Liaising and building relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
  • Report writing and documentation.
  • Occasionally working offsite or abroad in support of development, manufacturing or installation activities.
  • Performing and/or management of qualification testing programs.

REQUIREMENTS

BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering. 2.1 or above.

You will be a graduate, with at least three years industrial experience, who is conscientious and enthusiastic, has a keen attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.

The role requires a good grounding in the following:

    • 3D CAD tools (ideally Creo).
    • Manufacturing methods.
    • Advanced materials.
    • Thermal transfer, ideally with some practical modelling experience.
    • Structural engineering, again, ideally with some practical modelling expertise.

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