Telecommunications Network Planner

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Remote work flexibility

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecommunications Network Planner to help shape the network strategy for the East London region. You will forecast future capacity, design expansion plans, and evaluate technologies while working remotely.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom network design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate with remote teams. The role offers remote flexibility and the chance to impact network performance and coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network design, planning or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, capacity planning and traffic analysis.
• Familiarity with fiber optics, wireless and IP networking technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting for East London.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance, traffic patterns and capacity utilization.
• Develop detailed network expansion and upgrade plans with capacity forecasts.
• Evaluate emerging telecommunications technologies and their impact on network strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to align planning and execution.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network capacity, performance and future needs.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization and cost-efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Traffic analysis

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fiber optics

Wireless technologies

IP networking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecommunications Network Planner to contribute to their future growth, operating remotely with a focus on their network strategy in the East London area. This role is responsible for forecasting future network needs, designing network expansion plans, and ensuring capacity meets demand. You will analyze network traffic, evaluate new technologies, and develop long-term strategies to optimize network performance and coverage. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of telecommunications network architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance, traffic patterns, and capacity utilization.
• Develop detailed network expansion and upgrade plans, including capacity forecasts.
• Evaluate emerging telecommunications technologies and their potential impact on network strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment between planning and execution.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network capacity, performance, and future requirements.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization and cost-efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network design, planning, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, capacity planning, and traffic analysis.
• Familiarity with various telecommunications technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, IP networking).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting, focusing on the needs of the East London region.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading telecommunications network.
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organization.