Job Description

JOB TITLE: Fibre Planner

JOB LOCATION: Belfast

TERMS: Permanent, hybrid working

THE JOB

This role will focus on producing a technical design and authorising change control from existing plans, updating them as necessary and ensuring enough detailed and validated information is provided about a build area to give increased confidence in build and cost accuracy.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Co-ordinating with our build team and our planning partners to update necessary changes on time with minimal change and maximum efficiency Ownership of build area by working on any changes to the design post the start of build A mix of office-based desktop design using GIS tools (ESRI) and in the field surveying work, walking routes and completing concept designs before turning these into technical network design packs Integrate within the various departments within the business so they understand the processes involved from HLD/LLD/Construction Phase/Commissioning/Sales hand over/Customer Service Provision to drive consistency, quality, suitability and cost-effectiveness with every design and build Production of reactive desktop designs and feasibilities to leverage new opportunities If necessary, produce construction & cabling work packages for internal and/or external teams Ensure that all works comply with guidelines and relevant codes of practice Work with the Project Manager to deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs Work closely with relevant stakeholders, internal, external, local authorities to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the infrastructure and react to any changes necessary Design and maintain accurate systems to support the planning process

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

The ideal person will come from a telecoms background coupled with extensive planning experience. Previous experience working for a major UK telecoms company would be an advantage.

A good appreciation or experience of Fibre Surveying and associated splicing and network understanding practicalities would be preferable however we will also consider those that have FTTH / FTTP related experience with a sound IT background Significant FTTP planning experience and current knowledge of associated passive network elements and optical budget limitations An understanding of fibre and civils in FTTP builds, such as trench lines, prime cabinet locations and placements and the challenges faced with overcoming Special Engineering Difficulties (SEDs) Knowledge of splitters and single mode fibre deployment Solid understanding of PON type architectures Proven ability to design and create fit for purpose and cost-effective fibre optic networks to include topology layout, fibre splice plans, cable duct and routing Ability to interpret and translate a set of architectural guidelines into a set of design rules for our design partner Proven ability to carry out joint validation surveys with contractors to establish the most effective trench/fibre routes and chambers locations (based on cost, practicality and H&S etc) Detailed understanding of UK/NI local and national authority regulations in respect to civil engineering works, wayleaves and streetworks Demonstrable experience in use of a range of GIS software e.g. QGIS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT3 9JA