Fibre Planner

ZipRecruiter; Corby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Fibre Planner to support significant network rollouts. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy and ensure successful project delivery in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and high-speed connectivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Solid track record in telecoms sector project delivery.
• Experience in planning roles.
• Confidence in preparing detailed job packs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fibre projects are delivered on time and accurately.
• Coordinate planning tasks across multiple projects.
• Produce detailed fibre network maps.

Skills

Understanding of fibre network build processes

Strong personal motivation

Communication skills

Experience with GIS platforms

Proficiency in planning tools

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an ambitious Alt-Net and gearing up to connect 25,000 new homes in 2025, and they’re looking for a Fibre Planner to help bolster the team and achieve this yearly goal.

At present, they are expanding their global footprint and transforming how broadband is delivered. With major network rollouts underway and a genuine commitment to doing things differently, you’ll have the chance to influence strategy and shape the planning strategy. The leadership team is all-in on innovation, and if there’s a smarter way to do something, the CEO will back you to make it happen.

They have already disrupted the market with their refreshingly honest approach and now they’re scaling up, investing in the latest tech to bring seamless, high-speed connectivity to thousands more.

Responsibilities:

Ensure fibre projects are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with design specifications

Coordinate and schedule planning tasks across multiple projects

Prioritise workloads and monitor progress of planning activities

Take ownership of planning from execution through to delivery

Produce detailed fibre network maps for civils, fibre build, and customer installs

Support field teams with clear, accurate mapping and planning data

Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and third parties

Plan and coordinate network changes, upgrades, and expansions

Ensure all planning aligns with agreed design standards and methodologies

Skills/Must have:

A deep understanding of end-to-end fibre network build processes

Strong personal motivation and the ability to deliver consistently within key performance indicators

A solid track record of success in the telecoms sector, particularly within project delivery or planning roles

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

Experience with GIS platforms and mapping tools

Proficiency in desktop planning tools and processes

Confidence in preparing detailed job packs to support engineering and build teams

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Salary:

Up to £40,000 per annum