Plant Protection Officer

Job description

Summary Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Location: Birmingham: Job Family: Technicians & Engineers: Job Type: Full Time: Posted Date: 26-May-2026 Ref #: 73649 This is a critical field-based role focused on protecting the integrity, safety and reliability of the Virgin Media O2 national fibre and HFC network. As a Plant Protection Officer, you will be the face of VMO2 on site, working closely with local authorities, contractors and internal teams to prevent third party damage and ensure our infrastructure is protected during planned and reactive works. You will take ownership of plant protection activity across your area, carrying out site supervision, investigations and risk assessments, and producing high-quality evidence to support legal and insurance claims where required. You will balance technical expertise with strong stakeholder management to drive right first time delivery, control costs and maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. Who we are: At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the m...