IP Capacity Planner - Hybrid with AI-Driven Forecasting

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Irlam; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CityFibre, the UK's largest independent full fibre network, is hiring an IP Capacity Planner for a hybrid role that blends home and on-site collaboration. You’ll model, forecast, and optimise network capacity using data, automation, and AI to support high-performance infrastructure.

You'll work with cross-functional teams, manage capacity forecasts from short to long term, and partner with vendors to ensure supply chain consistency while helping Britain stay better connected.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret data and forecast capacity needs using analytics, automation, and AI.
• Advanced data analysis skills using Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Experience in IP network planning and capacity forecasting.
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analytics

IP network planning

Capacity forecasting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

CityFibre, the UK's largest independent full fibre network, is hiring an IP Capacity Planner for a hybrid role that blends home and on-site collaboration. You’ll model, forecast, and optimise network capacity using data, automation, and AI to support high-performance infrastructure.

You'll work with cross-functional teams, manage capacity forecasts from short to long term, and partner with vendors to ensure supply chain consistency while helping Britain stay better connected.