At VICTUS Networks, we play a key role in designing, deploying and operating mobile access networks in Greece, supporting the continuous evolution of network infrastructure for our shareholders, Vodafone and Nova.
As we continue to expand and enhance network coverage and capacity, we are looking for an Acquisition Engineer / Controller to join our team and contribute to the development of our mobile network infrastructure.
In this role, you will help turn network expansion plans into reality by identifying and securing suitable locations for new mobile network sites, coordinating with engineering teams and external partners, and driving site acquisition activities from initial search to contract completion.
If you enjoy combining technical understanding, fieldwork, stakeholder collaboration and project execution, we'd love to hear from you!
About the RoleYou will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring end-to-end site acquisition activities, ensuring that new network sites meet technical, operational, legal and financial requirements while supporting project delivery timelines.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Acquisition Activities:
- Develop and implement acquisition strategies for the New rollout project.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless acquisition processes.
- Conduct field visits in critical areas to identify suitable site locations for network deployment.
- Evaluate site feasibility and suitability in accordance with project requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with acquisitions.
2. Contractor Coordination:
- Assign search areas to contractors for identifying suitable candidates.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors during the acquisition process.
3. Site Identification and Evaluation:
- Serve as interface between engineering and contractors for Identifying suitable candidate sites for network deployment based on technical and operational criteria.
- Review Site Investigation Report (SIR) proposals to ensure alignment with project specifications
4. Technical Studies:
- Assign technical studies to contractors for initial and final assessment of potential sites.
- Oversee the progress of technical evaluations and provide guidance as needed.
5. Legal and Leasing:
- Negotiate and sign leasing contracts with landowners, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Conduct legal checks to validate contracts and agreements.
6. Process Management, Reporting and budget monitoring:
- Manage and track the acquisition process using tools like Site Tracker
- Prepare regular reports and updates on the progress of site acquisition activities for internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and present regular reports on acquisition progress.
- Monitor budget, expenses, and cost management to align with financial goals.
Requirements
What you will bring?
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Real Estate Management, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in site acquisition, network deployment, or a related field.
- Proven experience in contractor management and leasing negotiations.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in site acquisition tools such as SiteTracker and TIMS.
- Familiarity with technical studies related to site feasibility and deployment.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Other :
- Willingness to conduct field visits as required.
- Knowledge of local regulations and legal requirements for leasing and site acquisition.
Benefits
What We Offer?
- Competitive compensation plan
- Private health insurance plan
- Work from our amazing office in Pallini and at home - we've moved to hybrid working model!
- Mobile phone & unlimited data and calls!
- Cutting-edge training on-the-job and in our virtual classroom & Access to LinkedIn Learning courses if you desire
- Wellbeing activities for your physical & mental health
- A great opportunity to grow and work with a team of telecom experts.
- An amazing company culture that encourages technical brilliance, collaboration, respect and fun!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Real Estate Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in site acquisition, network deployment, or a related field
- Experience managing contractors
- Experience negotiating leasing contracts
- Proficiency with SiteTracker and TIMS
- Familiarity with technical studies related to site feasibility and deployment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Willingness to conduct field visits as required
- Knowledge of local regulations and legal requirements for leasing and site acquisition
What We Do
WHO WE ARE We shape the future networks working at the forefront of technology and enabling people to be confidently connected. VICTUS Networks is a Mobile Network Sharing Company created by the joint venture of Vodafone Greece and NOVA (with 50:50 participation). The company’s main objective is to manage the Radio Access and Transport Networks (RAN) of its parent companies and, in parallel, implement a partial active radio network sharing (MORAN) for the 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G technologies mostly in rural and in selected urban areas of Greece. VICTUS Networks is a non-market facing company providing services exclusively to its shareholders (Vodafone Greece and NOVA Hellas). At VICTUS Networks we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding technology that connects people and empowering our shareholders to compete successfully in the converged market. We operate in a fast-paced industry and in a continuously changing environment. Our deep technical expertise is a differentiator; we simply can’t deliver for our shareholders without exceptional people in place to deliver exceptional work. We believe its our people that make the difference and who make Victus the success it is today. We hire people with the right attitude and qualities to build and operate networks for the benefit of our shareholders, who are also our customers. In return, we enable our teams to shine and grow as professionals through fair reward, stimulating work and a flexible and collaborative environment. OUR VISION A creative leader and key enabler for our shareholders, offering value by delivering and managing top quality networks in an efficient way and empowering them to compete successfully in the converged market. Our core activities cover the areas of: Network Engineering Network Deployment Network Operations & Maintenance
