Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, SA, is seeking a proactive Telecoms Network Planner to forecast network needs, design expansion projects, and ensure the infrastructure supports projected growth in voice, data and emerging services. You will use advanced planning tools and collaborate with RF, operations and marketing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 4–6 years' experience in telecoms planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Electrical/Telecommunications/Computer Science)
• 4–6 years of telecoms network planning/design/engineering experience
• Solid understanding of core network architectures and transport technologies
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity management techniques
• Hybrid work experience and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network capacity plans from traffic data and growth forecasts
• Design network expansion projects across core, transport, and access layers
• Model network performance using planning tools and identify bottlenecks
• Collaborate with RF engineering, operations, and marketing to align plans with business goals
• Prepare technical specs and proposals for network investments
• Analyze performance data to identify optimization opportunities and regulatory compliance
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies (5G, fiber)
• Evaluate new network technologies and solutions to improve service delivery
• Document network designs and planning methods

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

Network planning tools

MPLS knowledge

LTE/5G knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications operator, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Telecoms Network Planner to join their strategic planning department in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is instrumental in forecasting future network needs, designing expansion strategies, and ensuring the network infrastructure can support projected growth in voice, data, and emerging services. You will work with advanced planning tools and collaborate with various teams to optimize network capacity and coverage. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of telecommunications network architectures and technologies. Join us in East London and help shape the future of connectivity for our client's subscribers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network capacity plans based on traffic analysis, growth forecasts, and service demand.
• Design network expansion projects, including upgrades to core, transport, and access layers.
• Utilize network planning tools and software to model network performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with RF engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align network plans with business objectives.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications and project proposals for network infrastructure investments.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements in East London .
• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies (e.g., 5G evolution, fiber expansion), and competitive landscape.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure network plans comply with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Document network designs, configurations, and planning methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proven experience with network planning tools and capacity management techniques.
• Solid understanding of core network architecture, IP routing, MPLS, and transport technologies.
• Knowledge of mobile network technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G) and fixed-line networks (e.g., FTTx) is essential.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with business case development for network investments is a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively in a Hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote work.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement contributions, and excellent opportunities for career growth within the dynamic telecoms sector.
• This position offers a Hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility while ensuring essential collaboration within our East London offices.
• You will contribute to critical infrastructure development in the Eastern Cape region.