IT Network Design - South West

Openreach; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Technical/Network Designer or Architect to create and implement tailored networking solutions for external clients. As part of a global team, you will lead design projects, enhance customer-centric offerings, and contribute to technological advancements while fostering collaboration and communication within the team.

Benefits

10% on-target bonus

Generous 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including private healthcare and retail discounts

World-class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in network design.
• Experience in leading medium to large design projects.
• Ability to contribute to technical discussions and guide others in design improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medium to large designs for network solutions.
• Lead design projects and review design components.
• Promote customer-centric solutions aligned with client needs.

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Genesys

Avaya

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Why this job matters

As a Technical/Network Designer or Architect at BT, your primary role is to design and deliver solutions tailored to the needs of our external customers, specializing in network, voice, or contact centre solutions. Collaborating within a global team, you'll lead medium to large designs and may even take on the role of a design lead, influencing our future direction. Emphasising customer-centricity, you'll promote our offerings and ensure solutions align with customer needs. We encourage continuous growth, empowering you to suggest new opportunities, challenge processes, and drive technological advancements. As a valued team player, you'll foster open communication, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively to achieve outstanding results.

Why this job matters

As a Technical/Network Designer or Architect at BT, your primary role is to design and deliver solutions tailored to the needs of our external customers, specializing in network, voice, or contact centre solutions. Collaborating within a global team, you'll lead medium to large designs and may even take on the role of a design lead, influencing our future direction. Emphasising customer-centricity, you'll promote our offerings and ensure solutions align with customer needs. We encourage continuous growth, empowering you to suggest new opportunities, challenge processes, and drive technological advancements. As a valued team player, you'll foster open communication, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively to achieve outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities as a Network Designer

• Responsible for delivering medium to large designs.
• May lead design projects, reviewing all components and delivering the overall design.
• Possess expert knowledge of overall design.
• Contribute to technical discussions, guiding others and improving design principles.
• Share design principles with senior levels, shaping future direction, potentially transitioning to a customer-facing role.
  
  

Key Skills

Examples of technologies/products used in Design function, but not limited to:

• Cisco
• Juniper
• Fortinet
• Palo Alto
• Genesys
• Avaya
  
  

Why BT?

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. As a brand built on connecting people—whether it’s friends, family, businesses, or communities—you’ll be part of a dynamic team with a clear purpose. Here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. More than that, you’ll join an ambitious organization with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, where your progress and development are genuinely valued.

Benefits of Working for BT:

• A competitive starting salary embedded in a comprehensive total rewards package, including a 10% on-target bonus.
• Pension plan: Contribute 5%, and BT will contribute 10%.
• Generous annual leave: 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Inclusive family leave policies: 18 weeks’ paid leave, and up to two weeks’ paid leave for carers, regardless of family structure.
• A wide range of flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work, private healthcare, season ticket loans, and retail discounts, including our BT shop.
• World-class training and development opportunities in an inclusive environment.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages, including Discovery+ and TNT Sports.
  
  

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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