Fibre Planner

Airband is seeking a fibre experienced (FTTP), telecoms focused Fibre Planner to join our expanding team in Worcester. We are a family owned Internet Service Provider bringing broadband to rural areas through a mixture of technologies. Having secured several multi million projects, and with the view of acquiring more, we need a Fibre Planner on a permanent basis to help plan new and existing networks. You will be working on major new design projects as Airband extends its networks in specific geographic regions. The role will be largely fibre planning but may also use specific software to map our current and new fixed wireless network and help design projects for tenders in the future. The candidate does not need experience of software, as full training will be given. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a keen eye for detail. They should be able to work both on their own and as part of a team, liaising with both engineers and senior staff. Our fibre planner will be able to work to strict deadline and be flexible to meet requirements when needed. Our systems are unique so whilst past experience isn't needed they will need to be a quick learner with an enthusiasm in telecoms. They will have past experience with designing fibre networks or an understanding of fibre principles from a splicing background. An awareness of calculating link loss budgets or the key events that cause light loss is essential. A knowledge of GIS or the Openreach PIA platform would be desirable. Candidates with experience in splicing looking to move to an office role are also encourage to apply. On a daily basis you will create high level designs and low level designs, this involves; identifying backhaul solutions and cabinet locations, choosing an appropriate fibre deployment method, performing link loss budget calculations and completing splice packs. Other tasks will include; analysing data from survey reports, using google earth as a reference point and liaising with both internal employees and external contractors to resolve any problems that have been identified. This role offers a competitive salary, pension, job progression, training and a great environment to work in.