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Network Planner

1 month ago


Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Wessex Internet Full time

**About Wessex Internet**

Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024.

Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.

As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision.

**The Role**

Working within the Pre-Construction team you will be one of the key players in the development and growth of our fibre network through the planning and design of various FTTP projects, ranging from small remote hamlets up to large urban market towns.

You’ll work closely with our build, engineering and delivery teams to deliver full fibre project designs using both Point to Point/XGSPON technology and provide all the necessary pre-construction information required for handover. You will also be responsible for the acceptance of As-built information post-construction and the accurate up-keep of our current network maps.

**Responsibilities**
- Project manage, plan, drive and design P2P and XGS PON networks whilst using an array of techniques and methods (BT/OR PIA, rural plough, directional drilling, hard trench etc)
- Conduct detailed fibre mapping to meet design specifications for the fibre network
- Produce PON area network plans, checking subsequent implementation of fibre builds for completeness and alignment with the Network Plan
- Liaise with internal, external teams and other third parties as part of your role
- Deliver planning support to set targets, including premises passed, contractual milestones and CPPP
- Producing high quality fibre designs from Cabinet to Customer Access Point (CAP) using routes determined by yourself. Designs must be within the project budget and detail the required cable sizes, node locations and types, installation methods, and labelling according to our design principles.
- Drawing clear and accurate Straight Line Diagrams (SLD’s) for all fibre designs
- Producing and maintaining accurate splice matrixes for all of your designs
- Sending off completed designs to our build management platform and validating the blueprints before the construction tasks are released to the build teams
- Responding to design change requests during build whilst updating relevant information
- Accepting as-built information from the field and updating network maps and CAP statuses of all the project UPRNs
- Producing reports when needed i.e. asset lists, project meterage etc
- Creating network maps using a combination of GIS mapping software (Vetro/Render) and QGIS.

**Requirements**:

- University degree or equivalent in Surveying, Geography, Geology or similar
- Detailed knowledge of XGSPON and point to point fibre network architecture
- Experience of using CAD or GIS software
- Any experience of Telecoms FTTP (Fibre to the Premise) Planning and Design
- A detailed understanding of both Urban and Rural build methods
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise across a range of processes, dealing with rapidly evolving priorities effectively
- Quick to pick up new systems and processes

**Benefits**
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of holiday
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - We’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
- Free breakfast - including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
- Regular social events
- Free onsite parking
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package

**Salary**: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE

**Role Type**: Full Time/Permanent

**Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Location**: Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset

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