Network Planner

We are looking to recruit an office based Fibre Network Planner to work at our client’s office in **Leicester** or **Wolverhampton** on a 12 month contract.

This will be an integral role within our Planning & Design team, producing robust and cost-effective civils and fibre-optic infrastructure designs in accordance with defined methodologies, architecture and project timelines.

**ABOUT HGC**

HG Comms Ltd provide quality services supporting the telecoms industry. We’re at the forefront of the fibre revolution, helping to build communication networks of the future. Our dedicated team of telecommunications experts support the survey, design, build and maintenance of fibre networks across the UK. Through our shared values of Quality, Partnership and Integrity, we’ve earned the trust of telecommunications leaders nationwide.

We are a fast-growing company at an exciting point of transition and are expanding our services. If you are looking to work in a highly motivated, fast paced, challenging environment with people who really care about the delivery and quality of their work then contact us today

**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
To produce robust and cost-effective civils and fibre-optic infrastructure designs in accordance with defined methodologies, architecture and project timelines.

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Day to day network fibre planning in accordance with clients’ requirements

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES / HARD SKILLS KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Work in a professional manner that represents HG Comms Ltd at all times
- Uphold quality standards in personal workmanship
- Have great attention to detail
- Excellent working knowledge of telecoms architecture
- Design suitable civils and fibre optic infrastructure which are cost-effective, fit-for-purpose and future-proof
- Where required, undertake site surveys in accordance with HG Comms Ltd safety guidelines
- Budget costing in line with design requirements
- Produce detailed industry-standard documentation of designs
- Use of GIS software and network planning tools
- Efficient communication and engagement with clients
- Meeting operational and daily targets set by the management team
- Understanding of NRSWA and Traffic management

**KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required**
- In depth FTTH & business installation methodologies and design experience
- Onsite survey experience
- Min 5 years planning experience
- Outstanding communication skills
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Good organisation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- GIS experience
- SA002
- NRSWA Unit 2

**HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with HG Comms Ltd policies in respect of Health and Safety, equal opportunities and other policies which may from time to time be implemented or amended.

To adhere to all employment policies and procedures detailed in the contract of employment, company policies and work instructions.

**INTERPERSONAL SKILLS**
- Communication
- Team worker
- Time management / flexible working
- Customer interaction
- Decision making
- Problem solving

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- planning: 5 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location