IT Network Design - South West

BT Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Technical/Network Designer, where your expertise will shape innovative network solutions for diverse external customers. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a global team, leading design projects that emphasize customer-centricity and technological advancement. With a culture that values inclusivity and professional growth, you will be empowered to challenge processes and suggest new opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact in a company dedicated to connecting people and communities.

Benefits

10% on-target bonus

Pension plan (5% employee, 10% employer)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Inclusive family leave policies

Flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, private healthcare)

World-class training and development

Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in network design and architecture.
• Experience in delivering medium to large design projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medium to large designs and potentially lead design projects.
• Contribute to technical discussions and improve design principles.

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Avaya

Job description

IT Network Design - South West

Function: Service

Unit: Business

Location: Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom

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

1. Responsible for delivering medium to large designs.
2. May lead design projects, reviewing all components and delivering the overall design.
3. Possess expert knowledge of overall design.
4. Contribute to technical discussions, guiding others and improving design principles.
5. 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
• 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.