Network Planner

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the planning and design of complex fibre network infrastructure.
Provision of advice and guidance to commercial and project teams on the characteristics and specifications of optical fibre and equipment used to meet project requirements.
Responsible for ensuring accuracy of asset information (planned fibre networks and plant protection information).
Ensure quality of captured as-built information. Reporting on planning issues and liaison with other teams.
Manage any change requests or additions to the scope of works as set out in the contract.Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

Fibre Network architecture – ideally FTTH/FTTP.
Full understanding of fibre allocations.
Detailed understanding of all aspects of civils route planning using different methodologies.
Ability to identify engineering risks and associated solutions. o Ability to plan, fit for construction, external and internal networks.
Knowledge of GIS software (ideally GE Smallworld).
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. o Knowledge and understanding of NRSWA.
Knowledge and understanding of CDM.
5 years plus experience working in telecommunications in an infrastructure planning petencies:

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Good interpersonal skills
Goal orientated
Pragmatic and determined
Commercially and financially aware
Team player
Time management skills