Junior Fibre Network Designer (GIS & Planning)

Wessex Internet; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Tech purchase schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Wessex Internet is building a full-fibre network across the South West and seeks a Junior Network Planner to translate plans into practical fibre designs for construction. You will work with GIS data, create SLDs, and support design validation before construction begins.

Ideal candidates have GIS experience (QGIS) and a degree in Geography, Geology, Surveying or related field. There are strong development opportunities in a fast‑moving telecoms environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using GIS, particularly QGIS.
• Good understanding of spatial data and mapping.
• Degree or equivalent in Geography, Geology, Surveying, GIS or related field.
• Experience reading/creating Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and organised approach.
• Good spatial awareness and ability to interpret geographical information.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate fibre designs from Cabinet to CAP, considering routes, cable sizes, node locations and installation methods.
• Creating clear SLDs and splice matrices for fibre designs.
• Preparing designs and validating blueprints before release to construction teams.
• Working with planning, build and engineering teams to resolve design queries during construction.
• Updating network maps and CAP statuses using as-built information.
• Providing patching information to support Service Delivery and resolving splicing issues.
• Liaising with Sales to provide fibre quotes for bespoke builds.

Skills

GIS

QGIS

Spatial data

Mapping

Education

Geography degree

Geology degree

Surveying degree

GIS degree

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Wessex Internet is building a full-fibre network across the South West and seeks a Junior Network Planner to translate plans into practical fibre designs for construction. You will work with GIS data, create SLDs, and support design validation before construction begins.

Ideal candidates have GIS experience (QGIS) and a degree in Geography, Geology, Surveying or related field. There are strong development opportunities in a fast‑moving telecoms environment.