Network Planning Specialist

BT Group; Highgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in the UK seeks an experienced professional for Network Performance and Optimisation. The role involves driving improvements in radio coverage, performing detailed site analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of RAN optimisation and effective communication skills. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. This full-time position encourages flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Radio site designs and propagation models.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Knowledge of crowd data sources for radio propagation.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement in Radio Coverage and Performance.
• Perform analysis of proposed site designs for optimal performance.
• Identify investment requirements for better customer experience.

Skills

Advanced Mobile Network RAN optimisation/planning

Data Analytics

Effective communication

Job description

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. It’s not just the technology that matters – it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi‑skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

Why this job matters

• EE/BT current & future Network Performance, Network Efficiency & Subscriber's Experience (inc Emergency Services Network).
• Ability to maintain & strengthen EE/BT position as #1 UK mobile network and push for global top ten network.
• Positive/Negative perception/PR of Network performance/customer experience.

What you’ll be doing – your accountabilities

• Drive improvement in Radio Coverage & Performance through effective performance management and localized network optimisation.
• Perform detailed analysis of proposed site designs to ensure they will deliver optimal network performance.
• Perform new site radio optimisation to ensure cells perform well when first activated.
• Ensure sites meet regulatory requirements and recommend design adjustments when required to maintain compliance.
• Provide clear feedback with supporting evidence where required regarding issues.
• Identify and prioritise investment requirements to drive better customer experience, build effective business cases to justify investment.
• Support development of less experienced members of the team and share knowledge openly and clearly to improve overall team skills.
• Produce evidence packs to support decision making where required to get issues resolved and secure investment.
• Use advanced data analytics skills to drive improved ways of working.
• Support regional manager as required to complete priority tasks.

Experience you’d be expected to have

• Advanced Mobile Network RAN optimisation/planning and/or RAN Performance knowledge.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations using incomplete information.
• Produce clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, to justify actions and drive business decisions.
• Experience of radio site designs and propagation models.
• Knowledge of crowd data sources and how they can be used to improve understanding of radio propagation and customer hot spots.

Preferred experience

• Data Analytics and the ability to process and investigate large datasets.

A few points to note

• Although these roles are listed as full‑time, if you’re a job‑share partnership, work‑reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
• We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.