Fibre Network Planner

Wessex Internet; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

Private medical insurance & life cover

Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes

Enhanced family leave policies

Staff broadband discount (75%)

High street discounts on 100+ brands

Summer & Christmas team socials

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wessex Internet is seeking a Fibre Network Planner to join our Planning team. You will design and plan FTTP networks, coordinating with Build, Engineering and Delivery teams to move projects from initial design through to construction and as-built acceptance.

This hands-on role requires knowledge of XGS-PON, P2P architectures, and rural fibre build methods, with experience in GIS/CAD tools. Join us in the South West as we expand high-speed connectivity.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of XGS-PON and Point-to-Point fibre network architecture.
• Previous experience in FTTP planning and design.
• Experience using GIS and/or CAD software (QGIS, Vetro/Render advantageous).
• Strong understanding of rural fibre build methods (PIA, rural ploughing, directional drilling, hard trenching).

Responsibilities

• Plan and design P2P and XGS-PON fibre networks within budgets.
• Produce network maps, SLDs, splice matrices, and PON area plans with GIS tools.
• Collaborate with Build, Engineering, Delivery teams and contractors to deliver projects.
• Validate designs before construction and manage design changes during build.

Skills

Fibre network planning

Project management

Detail-oriented

Tools

QGIS

CAD software

GIS software

Vetro/Render

Job description

We're looking for a Fibre Network Planner to join our Planning team and play a key role in the continued development and growth of our full-fibre network.

You'll be responsible for planning and designing a wide range of FTTP projects, predominantly across rural communities and smaller settlements. Working closely with our Build, Engineering and Delivery teams, you'll take projects from initial network design through to construction and final as-built acceptance.

This is a hands-on technical planning role where your designs will directly contribute to expanding our network and connecting more customers to high-speed full fibre.

What would you get a Fibre Network Planner with Wessex Internet:

• A salary between £30,000 - £36,500, dependent on experience.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance & life assurance.
• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff broadband discount (75%).
• High street discounts on 100+ brands.
• Summer & Christmas team socials.
• Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business.

What you'll be doing as Fibre Network Planner:

• Plan and design P2P and XGS-PON fibre networks, selecting appropriate routes, cable sizes, node locations and installation methods while working within project budgets.
• Produce accurate fibre designs, network maps, Straight Line Diagrams (SLDs), splice matrices and PON area plans using relevant GIS and planning tools.
• Work closely with Build, Engineering, Delivery teams, contractors and third parties to support project delivery and meet key network targets.
• Validate designs and blueprints before construction, manage design changes during build and ensure completed works align with the approved network plan.
• Review and accept as-built information, updating network maps, CAP statuses, UPRNs and asset records to maintain accurate network information.
• Produce project reports and asset information, including meterage and asset lists, and provide planning support where required.

What we're looking for from our next Network Planner:

We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of fibre network planning and design, who can manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Detailed knowledge of XGS-PON and Point-to-Point fibre network architecture.
• Previous experience in FTTP planning and design, ideally within the telecommunications industry.
• Experience using GIS and/or CAD software, with knowledge of tools such as QGIS and Vetro/Render advantageous.
• A strong understanding of rural fibre build methods, including PIA, rural ploughing, directional drilling and hard trenching.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing requirements.
• A detail-focused and practical approach, with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality network designs.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a team that is playing a direct role in expanding full-fibre connectivity across rural communities throughout the South West.

With a variety of rural network projects to work on, this is an opportunity to use your technical planning expertise to help connect communities that have historically had limited access to high-speed broadband.

If you're an experienced Fibre Network Planner looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.