Specialist: Site Acquisition and Permit

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Role purpose:

To coordinate and execute site acquisition, land rights administration, statutory approvals and

permitting activities required for telecommunications infrastructure deployment. The role

supports the achievement of rollout objectives by facilitating regulatory approvals, engaging

stakeholders, managing consultants, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and

MAST policies within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Who you are

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

· Coordinate end-to-end site acquisition and permitting activities for assigned telecommunications infrastructure projects.

· Secure land rights, landlord consents, municipal approvals and statutory permits in accordance with regulatory requirements and MAST standards.

· Engage and maintain relationships with municipalities, regulatory authorities, landlords, consultants and internal stakeholders to facilitate approvals.

· Monitor progress against programme milestones, identify risks and escalate delays to management with recommended interventions.

· Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting and administration of site acquisition documentation and permitting activities.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

· Sound knowledge of telecommunications site acquisition and permitting processes.

· Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.

· Planning, coordination and project administration capabilities.

· Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within tight deadlines. 

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Property Studies, Town Planning or related field.

· Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in telecommunications site acquisition and permitting.

· Knowledge of municipal approval processes and relevant legislation. 

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.