Network Design Specialist - RAN RF Coverage Tools - ESN

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Design Specialist to enhance radio network coverage and infrastructure analytics. In this pivotal role, you will define complex OSS solutions and engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to optimize RAN data visualization. Your expertise in mobile radio networks and planning tools will drive efficiency and scalability in network designs. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Family leave

Health support

Training

Discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent experience in network radio coverage and infrastructure data.
• Good understanding of OSS architectures and operational processes.
• Proven background in business strategy and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide RAN Visualisation Tools for radio coverage and analytics.
• Define approaches for complex OSS solutions across network environments.
• Engage with business users to propose RAN data solution strategies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Escalation Management

Issue Resolution

Network Delivery

Technical Documentation

Education

Experience in network radio coverage

Understanding of Mobile Radio Network & OSS architectures

Experience with radio frequency planning tools

Tools

Forsk Atoll

HTZ ICS Telecom

Mapinfo

QGIS

ArcGIS

AWS

Azure

Job description

Network Design Specialist - RAN RF Coverage Tools - ESN, Southampton

Client: BT Group

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1f9c26d353b9

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

1. Take one of the roles as RAN OSS design authorities providing RAN Visualisation Tools focused on the presentation and analytics of radio coverage, capacity, resilience and deployed infrastructure.
2. Define the approach on a range of complex, high impact and high-risk customer OSS solutions, and how to apply across its dedicated environments within the network.
3. Choose scope and design of the RAN Tools, as well as estimating the time and type of resource needed to support the deliverables with increasing cost impact and time duration.
4. Engage with technical and non-technical business users using their requirements to propose solution strategy for predicting, planning and visualising RAN data. Support resolving customer affected issues regarding RAN Data, driving efficiency and scalability through the re-use of network designs and ongoing in-life operation of designs.
5. Advise a matrix (virtual) team of technical experts to deliver network design solutions and provide technical advice to a larger matrix team.

The skills you’ll need

• Troubleshooting
• Escalation Management
• Issue Resolution
• Network Delivery
• Technical Documentation

What we would like to see on your CV

• Excellent experience in network radio coverage and radio network infrastructure data.
• Good understanding of Mobile Radio Network & OSS architectures and the design and operational processes to develop and run the network.
• Experience with Forsk Atoll, HTZ ICS Telecom, or other radio frequency planning tools, and GIS/Geospatial tools such as Mapinfo, QGIS, or ArcGIS.
• Proven background in business strategy, organisational performance, finance, KPIs, data reporting/insights, and building a case for change.
• Exposure to cloud hosting technologies like AWS, Azure is desirable.

Benefits

At BT, we connect people and provide a range of benefits including competitive salary, bonus, pension, life assurance, flexible benefits, generous leave, family leave, health support, training, discounts, and more. We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who may not meet every qualification but are enthusiastic about the role.