RAN Planning Engineer

NTech Consultants LTD ,
Newbury, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £150 per day

Overview

Role: RAN Planning Engineer Location: Newbury Length of contract: 3 Months Rate:- £150-170p/day Inside IR35 Security requirements: BPSS Working hours: Normal weekday working 9am - 5.30pm, Role Purpose: As a Radio Networks Planning engineer, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of GSM/UMTS/LTE mobile wireless networks together microwave point-to-point links. Key Accountabilities / Key Activities: Performing radio site surveys, site candidate evaluation / selection and link budget planning for both new radio site integration and/or radio site relocation. Use specialised propagation modelling tools to conduct coverage planning, interference analysis and optimisation. Carry out optimization techniques (antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance) for optimal site/cluster performance. Define and/or adapt processes and procedures for RF engineering tasks Assist in the budget preparation for all aspects related to radio network design. General system administration of radio network planning server machines. Liaise with other sections in order to carry out the support function. Core competencies, knowledge and experience: General understanding of Networking and Telecommunications. Knowledge of RF related concepts as applied to mobile radio network design together with a good knowledge of radio propagation modelling will be considered an asset. An analytical approach coupled with strong organisational and communication skills Eager to learn and expand knowledge through both class based and on the job training Be a team player and ready to work under pressure without supervision