Fibre Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Site Closure Fibre Planner to support network rationalisation and site closure projects. The role involves ensuring minimal service impact during site closures, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting network audits. Ideal candidates will have strong GIS experience and a background in fibre network planning.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in GIS systems.
• Proven background in fibre network planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site closures have minimal service impact.
• Work closely with project teams to meet standards.
• Conduct detailed network audits and identify risks.

Skills

GIS systems

Vodafone/OLO national networks

fibre network planning

Job description

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Location: Field-Based (North of England or Scotland)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Fibre Planner looking for your next contract opportunity? We are seeking a Site Closure Fibre Planner to support major network rationalisation and site closure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Planning: Ensure site closures have minimal service impact and align with planned outage windows.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project teams and external engineers to meet Vodafone standards and timelines.
• Network Validation: Ensure network accuracy in GIS systems and verify readiness before changes.
• Audits & Risk Management: Conduct detailed network audits and proactively identify risks, reporting them to stakeholders.
• Project Coordination: Attend project meetings, liaise with the Fibre Delivery Manager, and contribute to planning discussions.
• Design & Documentation: Create high-level and low-level designs, including splicing schedules and schematics.
• Records Management: Work with the records team to maintain up-to-date network documentation.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in GIS systems
• Knowledge of Vodafone/OLO national networks
• Proven background in fibre network planning
• Ability to work field-based in Northern England or Scotland