Fibre Planner

Hays ,
Belfast, Antrim

Overview

Your new company You'll be joining an exciting telecoms start up as a Fibre Planner based in Belfast, Co Antrim. With their innovative approach this company are bringing a new offering to the NI telecoms market with would class leadership and they are building a comprehensive team to deliver hyper fast broadband networks throughout Northern Ireland. Currently in growth mode, this is an excellent time to join as Fibre Planner as there will be limitless progression and no ceiling to where your career will go. Your new role As Fibre Planner you'll spend 70% of your time in the office in Belfast and 30% of your time on site throughout NI -a nice mix with plenty of variety. You will be working on new and existing design projects as you roll out the FTTH network across N. Ireland. Working with the Planning Manager you will have responsibility for ensuring our design partners produce fibre designs that are compliant with our agreed network architecture guidelines and contain the necessary detailed information to ensure build and cost accuracy. Additionally, you will have the responsibility to ensure each area design yields the maximum number of premises passed possible within the cost guidelines for the project. What you need to succeed You'll need a keen eye for detail and come from a telecoms background with planning experience. You'll be results focused and a team player who is keen to join a company at the start of it's journey where there is potential for superb long term career progression. Ideally you'll have 3-5 years FTTP planning experience and current knowledge of associated passive network elements and optical budget limitations Solid understanding of PON type architectures Proven ability to design and create fit for purpose and cost-effective fibre optic networks to include topology layout, fibre splice plans, cable duct and routing Proven ability to complete a 'concept' (aspirational) design for walking the route/ joint survey with contractors Proven ability to complete a 'technical' (factual) design and pack for issuing for build Ability to interpret and translate a set of architectural guidelines into a set of design rules for our design partner Proven ability to carry out joint validation surveys with contractors to establish the most effective trench/fibre routes and chambers locations (based on cost, practicality and H&S etc) Detailed understanding of UK/NI local and national authority regulations in respect to civil engineering works Detailed understanding and working experience of Wayleaves Good knowledge of Streetwork regulations Demonstrable experience in use of a range of GIS software e.g. QGIS What you need to do now If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and the benefits on offer apply now or contact Stuart McCann on 02890446900. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89963990