Junior Network Planner

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

At Wessex Internet, we’re building our own full-fibre network across the South West, connecting rural communities with fast, reliable broadband.

We’re looking for a Junior Network Planner to join our Design Team and play a key role in turning network plans into practical fibre designs ready for construction.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in GIS, Geography, Geology, Surveying or a similar discipline who wants to develop their technical skills and build a career in fibre network design. You’ll work alongside experienced planners and designers, gaining hands‑on experience across the full design and build process.

What would you get as a Junior Network Planner with Wessex Internet:

• A salary between £27,000 - £30,000, dependent on experience.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.

• Private medical insurance & life assurance.

• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Staff broadband discount (75%).

• High street discounts on 100+ brands.

• Summer & Christmas team socials.

• Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we’ll support your growth in our fast‑moving business.

What you’ll be doing as a Junior Network Planner:

• Producing accurate fibre designs from Cabinet to Customer Access Point (CAP), considering routes, cable sizes, node locations and installation methods.

• Creating clear and accurate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and splice matrices for fibre designs.

• Preparing designs and validating blueprints before they are released to our construction teams.

• Working with planning, build and engineering teams to resolve design queries and make updates during construction.

• Using as-built information to update network maps, project information and CAP statuses accurately.

• Supporting Service Delivery by providing patching information and helping engineers resolve splicing or network issues.

• Working with our Sales team to provide fibre quotes for bespoke customer build requirements.

What we’re looking for from our next Junior Network Planner:

• Experience using GIS, particularly QGIS, with a good understanding of spatial data and mapping.

• A degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Geology, Surveying, GIS or a related subject.

• Some experience reading, creating or working with Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) would be useful.

• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to your work.

• Good spatial awareness and the ability to interpret geographical information.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the confidence to use your own initiative.

• A genuine interest in learning new technical skills and developing your knowledge of fibre networks.

• Any previous experience within telecoms, utilities or infrastructure would be advantageous, but isn’t essential.