IP Capacity Planner

CityFibre; Telford; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fiber-optic network provider based in Telford is looking for an IP Capacity Planner. This hybrid role involves modeling networks, forecasting capacity needs, and improving existing networks using cutting-edge technology. You will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, leveraging your advanced data analysis skills and network planning experience. The position offers a salary of up to £65,000 along with benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and a day off on your birthday.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret data and forecast network capacity needs using analytics.
• Confident in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.
• Self-motivated, with a mindset for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Model and monitor new city networks.
• Forecast network component needs (short to long term).
• Enhance capacity monitoring using automation and AI.

Skills

Advanced data analysis skills using Python

Experience in IP network planning

Troubleshooting and optimizing network performance

Clear communication skills

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

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This hybrid role offers a great balance of home and office working. You’ll join your colleagues in your local office at least 2 days a week.

As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be.

Designed from scratch for the internet, our network is greener, more reliable, and ready for the future. The products we provide over it lead the market on speed, value, and service, helping businesses innovate, providing communities with a better digital foundation, and supporting economic growth both locally and nationally.

What does that mean for you? The opportunity to make internet connections and daily life better for many people!

Joining us as an IP Capacity Planner

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team as an IP Capacity Planner, where your expertise will help shape the future of high-performance network infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, leveraging data and automation to develop smart, scalable solutions. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and making a tangible impact on digital connectivity.

You’ll receive a salary of up to £65,000, a performance-related bonus, and a range of benefits supporting your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

This is some of what you can expect to do:

• Model and monitor new city networks
• Identify and improve existing networks
• Forecast network component needs (short to long term)
• Enhance capacity monitoring using automation and AI
• Collaborate with vendors for supply chain consistency

What you’ll bring to the role

Strong ability to interpret data and forecast network capacity needs using analytics, automation, and AI tools. You will also have:

• Advanced data analysis skills using Python, SQL, and Excel
• Extensive experience in IP network planning and capacity forecasting
• Confidence in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance
• Clear communication skills, effective across technical and non-technical teams
• A self-motivated approach, with a mindset for continuous learning and technological curiosity

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, endorsed by various organizations, and a partner of . We’ve pledged commitment to the Armed Forces Silver Covenant, Care Leaver Covenant, and are a Disability Confident Leader. Working with our Employee Communities, we’re dedicated to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and that all feel a sense of belonging and pride in being part of CityFibre. To explore our culture and values, check out .

What you can expect from us

We aim to support your growth both inside and outside of work with tools for career development and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your lifestyle. This includes 25 days of annual leave, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organization of your choice, wellbeing and savings initiatives including private medical insurance, and supportive family-friendly and menopause policies.