Network Planner

Job Description

Note: A full UK driving license is essential for this role. This is a hybrid position, requiring regular weekly travel between sites and offices.

Our goal at CityFibre is to unlock the digital potential of Britain by creating a broadband network that works seamlessly for everyone, every day. Powerful, gigabit-speed connections that enable people across entire communities to enjoy life in full flow. To do this, we make sure that our people’s voices are heard, their ideas are welcomed, and everyone is given the opportunity to make a real impact. 

We encourage change, have a challenger mindset, foster innovation and nurture a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community. In this environment we allow you to bring your best-self to work every day, helping you to achieve your goals, grow your career and reach your full potential. 

We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality; are endorsed by WORK180; have pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant; and are a Disability Confident Employer. Working together with our Employee Networks, we’re committed to changing the industry for everyone.

What you can expect from us 

Everyone at CityFibre has an important part to play, and we reflect that in our benefits. With a salary of up to £36,000 + Car Allowance, when you join us, you’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, a performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare. 

We believe we deliver our best when we work together. It’s the way we do things, trusting and giving our people the autonomy to manage their own day-to-day, promoting wellbeing, whilst still prioritising time together with our colleagues to connect, collaborate and share our ideas. 

How you’ll change it up 
The role of the Network Planner is to produce robust and cost-effective civils and fibre-optic infrastructure designs in accordance with defined methodologies, architecture and project timelines. These must be suitable for both the customer’s and the business’ requirements.
Day to day, this is what you can expect to be doing: 

• To design suitable civils and fibre optic infrastructure which are cost-effective, fit-for-purpose and future-proof
• To undertake Site Surveys in accordance with CityFibre’s safety guidelines
• To forecast capex and opex requirements of designed infrastructure projects
• To produce detailed industry-standard documentation of that design

What you’ll bring to the role 

You will have detailed working understanding of all aspects of civil route and fibre planning. You’ll bring the following with you: 

• Ability to produce detailed industry standard level of survey, installation and as-built documentation.
• Full understanding of Local and National Authority regulations in respect to civil engineering works.
• Working knowledge of industry recognised GIS software

We’re looking for people who don’t settle for ‘good enough’ and push things forward. If you’ve just found yourself thinking, ‘I’d love to do this’, we want to hear from you. Let’s change it up. 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

Our people have a wide range of experiences and perspectives – and it’s this diversity of thought that makes us who we are.

CityFibre is working hard to change up the telecoms industry. This means we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds and commitments, including your carer and family status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender and gender identity. We’re also offering training programmes and placement opportunities to support the skilled, career changers, service-leavers, and returning workers to become part of our teams.

Additional Information

If there’s any additional support or adjustment you require in the application process to help you achieve your best, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]. We’re here to support you in changing up your career.