Job Description

Recruiter: Luke Byrne
Internal Closing Date: Monday 9th Feb 2026
Locations: Bristol, London, Birmingham or Manchester
Why this job matters
The RAN network has grown increasingly complex over recent years. We now have 4 technology layers, 8 possible carriers, with more due this year. This is all split over three main macro vendors each of which can be installed in hundreds on combinations.
The role holder will be responsible for delivering the E2E technical solutions deployed within the RAN, this includes complete Radio Network Design (All technologies) and ensuring that the produced design meets the quality within the agreed time frame to keep EE number 1. The role will cover hardware, software and radio feature design and introduction across Macro, Micro and Small cells. Ensure the work is delivered with the high standard in the challenging timeframe.
Specific Job Requirements
Work with Design Manager and Technology leads to deliver and deploy the designs as per the agreed network strategy within the software cycles. Co-ordinate with vendors and test partners to meet the business needs.
What you'll be doing

• Creates and implements technical solutions (Hardware NPI and Features) for a domain or cross domains / portfolios of work within a specific technology area autonomously, understanding how solutions impact systems internally and/or externally and assessing impact of change.
• Create Documentation at a high standard. Documentation requirements are HLD, LLD and planners pack.
• Provides technical quality assurance over work of other engineers through matrix team structure.
• Provides sound technical expertise to consult on significant component(s) of a technical solution within a specific domain or cross domain.
• Identifies opportunities to improve standards of practice within a project, continuously enhancing ways of working.
• Delivers resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers.
• Work both within the team and across the department to ensure deliveries are on time, and to a high level of quality
• Work in conjunction with internal Design/Deployment/Operations and our external customers and suppliers to ensure appropriate End to End solutions are delivered to ensure RAN Design & Customer experience KPI Targets are maintained/exceeded
• Support the field trials of new products, software releases and features prior to wider deployments.
• Liaise with wider teams to develop design scopes & requirements
• Develop, review & comment on low level designs from vendors.
• Analyse and inform technical projects, ensuring planned deliveries are achievable, they call on the most appropriate technical options available and are effectively managing risks and issues.
• Deliver process optimisation that brings benefits to both our customers and to BT.
• Ensuring the EE network remains the number one performing network in the UK
• Driving the vendor to meet BT's targets.

Skills and experience

• Technology design - You partner with the business to understand and analyse user requirements and inform the architecture design for software, systems and networks.
• Systems thinking - You provide technical expertise to evaluate the impacts and links between structure, people, process and technology. You think through the whole systems context, new perspectives and insight before taking on projects.
• Technology excellence - You build and apply insight about emerging technology to develop and deliver new digital solutions. You break complex information down into understandable language.
• Be agile - You identify opportunities to use collaborative approaches and continuous improvement. You contribute to projects as a subject matter expert or content owner.

• Technical expertise in mobile telecommunications industry.
• Experience of working in GERAN, LTE & 5G design.
• Knowledge and hands on 4G & 5G (NSA & SA) design experience.
• Understanding of lab testing and field trials processes
• Maintain high level of domain expertise, keeping abreast of the developments within the telecoms market, to ensure continued delivery to time, cost and quality in the face of both internal and external change
• Good understanding of Ericsson RAN equipment beneficial.

• Made decisions in ambiguous situations using incomplete information or differing opinions (eg divided team loyalties or unclear deliverables).
• To suit the needs of a customer, colleague or client; moved outside of expected process or practice
• Actively participated in strategy setting sessions

• Experience in Mobile Radio Access Network Design, planning or delivery
• Evidence of optimising existing long-standing processes and ways of working
• Able to analyse in depth, drive test logs, Wireshark traces and protocol analysers traces for 2G,4G & 5G networks
• Familiarity with test software & devices (Accuver).

Benefits

• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer's leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

About us
BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands - BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project - connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
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.

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