Job Description

Circet UK are currently recruiting for a Network Surveyor. As Network Surveyor, you will survey and produce planning design packs containing information of both civils and cabling under the FTTP Architecture.

Responsibilities as Network Surveyor include:

• Surveying and validation of proposed fibre routes.

• Survey, planning & design of the FTTP networks from the Point of Presence to the premise and including Spine surveys.

• External fibre network design.

• Chamber & duct construction design.

• Cabling and splicing design.

• Survey HLD trunk routes to ensure that we are choosing the most effective route possible.

• Validate PIA on sites and identify issues and required work arounds (civils, new ducts, chambers etc).

• Create survey complete packs and provide effective updates to desk-based planners.

• Perform detailed surveys.

• Identification - Individual house or multi-dwelling building.

• Identify existing telecom connections.

• Existing manhole assessments (location, type, conditions).

• Existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).

• As Surveyor, you will be self-sufficient.

• FTTP Architecture and telecommunications experience (Openreach or alternative networks)

• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF writer, Visio, GIS ArcPro and ORION (preferred)

• Fibre Network Planning and Surveying experience.

• A minimum of 2 years good experience of working in a Fibre Network Planning Environment (Desirable)

• Knowledge of or experience working on the Openreach network.

• Carry out detailed surveys of the built environment and capture the most feasible and cost-effective solution for new build in accordance with the specifications.

• Identifying any potential SED or specific Traffic Management requirements. Also determine at planning stage any specific wayleave requirements.

• Experience using GIS platforms.

• Ability to use a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop with a Geographical Information System (GIS).

• Valid Accreditation, Signing, Lighting and Guarding.

• Openreach PIA Duct & PIA Pole Survey Valid Accreditations. A9, S2, A8, S5 S11.

• Up-to-date certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.

• Able to follow design schematics and management direction.

• Work outdoors in challenging field environments. For example, in bad weather conditions.

• Attention to detail.

• High levels of quality standards.

• A telecoms background coupled with a planning background is required for this position

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

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