Job Description

Recruiter: Trevor Newman
Career Grade: D
Internal Closing Date: 17/04/25
(Our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week)
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
Why this job matters
The Mobile Backhaul Network carries all of our EE mobile, BT Mobile and ESN network from the mobile basestations to the Core Network. It is a mixture of fibre, point to point microwave and now additionally satellite backhaul. The fibre backhaul is a mixture of openreach products and dark fibre where we are increasingly using access DWDM, and where we pushing the routed network further out to the edge. Traditional backhaul is starting to be replaced by fronthaul, and we are starting to utilise access DWDM and carrying CPRI connections to the Core.
You will be key to Design of the Mobile Access Network. Working on designs that are easily planned and maintained and meeting the availability of the network. Working with design of Cisco, E/// and Nokia routers, and moving into access DWDM and evolution of the network beyond basic backhaul. Working closely with the Network Principal Designers, Senior Transmission manager and the Router sub team, you'll be responsible for providing a key dependency that will allow us to remain at the forefront of ESN network availability, 5G rollout and evolution of services. This is a strategic position with multiple areas of the business relying on our team to provide their backhaul solution. It's not always easy, there will be bumps in the road but the benefits of delivering are there for all to see.
The successful candidate will be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) as a minimum. You may even be required to undergo National Security Vetting (e.g. CTC, SC or NPPV)
What you'll be doing

• Designing backhaul solutions for the main macro cellular network, and also smaller defined bespoke solutions for specific projects.
• Design solutions that work with the multiple RAN vendors and also openreach products and with 21CN
• Work within the Backhaul Design team to ensure all solutions work end to end and to provide support to the other sub teams, and deployment teams.
• Work occasionally with peers, managers and other stakeholders to assess risks and mitigation of issues affecting cell site transmission and transport layer connectivity to cell sites. Work with Operational and Planning/Deployment teams to assist in analysis, support and resolution of network related faults that may be caused by transmission issues
• Work within the design team and architecture on network evolution

The skills you'll need

• Routing and Switching of different vendors (including VRFs, and eBGP)
• Network security (driven by TSA)
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Experience in mobile/fixed telecommunications industry in a design or planning role with business-critical, high-availability systems and networks
• Exposure to 5G, LTE, LTE-A, and other 3GPP architectures and the relevant transport requirements to support them.
• Experience in router/switching network design
• Practical connectivity of router/switches in a lab environment
• Background in managing relationships with suppliers and third parties of product/feature selection and of delivering those products into a production environment. Good communication skills with the ability to broker agreement across teams and presenting & communicating technical information to both technical & non-technical personnel

Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the , please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.