NETWORK SPECIALIST - FIBRE PLANNER

Location.
Newbury or Surrounding Areas + Field based  Salary.
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Hours.
37.
hours per week | Monday – Friday    Who We Are   We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country.
Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.
What you’ll do   Join Vodafone as a Fibre Planner! In this role, you’ll plan and manage Vodafone’s Fibre Network for Customer Delivery, Core Projects, and Diversionary Works.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams for customer feasibility and costings, validate and manage build orders, allocate fibres, and ensure compliance.
You’ll also update inventory and order management systems while providing regular updates to stakeholders.
For diversionary works, you’ll handle costing requests, liaise with authorities, manage fibre allocation, and ensure compliance.
In core projects, you’ll validate costing requests, manage fibre allocation, and process development site enquiries.
Additionally, you’ll foster good relations with internal and external partners, perform surveys, designs, and other tasks as needed.
Be part of a dynamic team driving Vodafone’s network excellence!     Who you are       Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Expert user of Microsoft Office Packages (outlook, excel & word) Proven understanding knowledge and experience of telephony distribution systems Proven understanding knowledge and experience of civils construction practice and regulations (NRSWA) Proven understanding of Wayleaves and Easements.
Proven understanding knowledge and experience of the Telecommunications code Proven understanding knowledge and experience of CDM & relevant H&S regulations Proven understanding knowledge and experience of Diversionary Works COP Proven experience of Auto cad (or other GIS software) Proven experience of the role or similar role within a telecoms build environment.
Full valid driving licence.
Familiarity with databases and their use  HNC or equivalent in an Engineering or Planning discipline     Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer   We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can      Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.
odafone.
om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.