Telecoms Network Planning Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to join their strategic team in Edinburgh . This role is pivotal in designing the future architecture of our client's telecommunications network, ensuring it meets current demands and anticipates future growth and technological shifts. You will be responsible for capacity planning, technology evaluation, and the development of long-term network strategies. This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to translate business objectives into robust network designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term network capacity plans and growth models.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their suitability for integration into the network.
• Design high-level network architectures for new services and network expansion projects.
• Perform traffic analysis and network modeling to predict future resource requirements.
• Collaborate with network operations and deployment teams to ensure designs are implementable and efficient.
• Create detailed technical proposals and documentation for network upgrades and new deployments.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in telecommunications network design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in network design, planning, or architecture within the telecoms sector.
• Solid understanding of network planning principles, capacity management, and traffic engineering.
• Familiarity with various telecommunications technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, IP networking).
• Proficiency in network simulation and modeling tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous pension contribution and life insurance.
• Excellent opportunities for professional training and development.
• Collaborative working environment focused on innovation.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.