Pauwels Consulting
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Network Relations Officer
Liege
Business Consulting and Support - (Project) Management
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 0-3
Reference number: 91556

We are looking for a Network Relations Officer to support the deployment, coordination, and optimisation of telecom infrastructure within the province of Liège. In this role, you will analyse projects, prepare pre-studies, negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure smooth execution of network deployment activities.

You work closely with municipalities, regional authorities, utility companies, and real estate developers. This position is suitable for recent graduates with strong motivation  who want to further develop their expertise in telecom, public infrastructure, or construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Deployment Coordination

  • Follow up on residential and industrial development zones.
  • Act as the main point of contact for real estate developers to understand project scope and progress.
  • Ensure timely delivery of fibre and copper network projects.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external utility stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with network design and process standards.

Relations with local authorities

  • Serve as the point of contact for road managers (municipalities and regional authorities).
  • Maintain a smooth collaboration for network deployment and maintenance activities

Synergy & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with other utility operators and participate in coordination meetings.
  • Lead negotiations and prepare impact analyses and reports.
  • Secure price agreements with contractors.
  • Manage administrative follow-up (including Powalco encoding) and track dossier progress.

Authorisations & Permitting

  • Handle complex or exceptional authorisations on public and private land.
  • Present deployment plans to local and regional authorities.

Technical Pre-Studies

  • Review technical studies and propose optimisations for network construction and maintenance.
  • Suggest adaptations to fibre/copper architecture based on project needs.
  • Follow up projects through to the execution phase.

What are we looking for?

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
  • Strong negotiation, facilitation, and influencing abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple dossiers simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with a results-oriented mindset.
  • Professionalism, motivation, and willingness to learn.
  • Team player capable of building trust and working constructively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical plans.
  • Strong reporting and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Valid category B driving licence.

Education & Experience

  • Technical background in telecom, construction, civil engineering, or public infrastructure.
  • Understanding of utility operators (impétrants) and roadwork-related constraints.
  • Eagerness to grow and continuously develop technical and coordination skills.

Language Skills

  • French: Professional working proficiency (mandatory).
  • English: Professional working proficiency (mandatory).

What do we offer?

  • Enjoy a competitive salary package with extra perks that recognize your talent.
  • Advance your career with a clear growth path, coaching, and mentoring to support you.
  • Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.
  • Work when and where you perform best, ensuring an optimal work-life balance.
  • Choose a flexible transport solution, from a company car to a public transport subscription.
  • Expand your network and enjoy unforgettable moments at exclusive events and afterworks.
  • Grow your skills with external courses and our in-house Pauwels Academy.
  • Work on exciting projects with industry leaders in Life Sciences, Engineering & Digital.
  • Seize opportunities at every level, from a strong start to career acceleration and expert collaboration.

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