Fibre Planner – Diversionary Works

Location: London (Blended working)
Salary: Competitive + Vodafone Benefits
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri)

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Vodafone UK Networks is the team that makes the magic happen, bringing Gigafast speed and innovation to our customers. We’re continually building and enhancing our best ever network, that connects businesses and millions of people across the country for a better future.

Due to an internal move, a great opportunity has arisen in the Diversionary works team! As a Fixed Networks Specialist within Fibre Services you will be responsible for the Fundamental and detail planning of the Vodafone Network Fibre Layer to support Customer Delivery, Core Project Build, Assure and Diversionary Works requirements. This is not your ordinary Fibre Planner role.

What you will be doing

• Review received C3 costing requests, confirm deliverables and indicative timescales/costs to requestor within agreed statutory time scale.
• Review and validate C4/C6 requests, liaise with Highway Authorities and Private sponsors of diversionary works confirm scope.
• Identify affected cables, schedule outage dates and confirm requirements to partner design organisation, Instigating detailed, on site design and survey
• Review output, check fibre layer compliance, confirm received Costs/Deliverables to Sponsor for approval
• Instruct partner organisation to proceed with delivery
• Update Vodafone Fibre Inventory Systems and Order Management System
• Assist in Account reconciliation
• Regular commentary and updates to internal and external stakeholders
• As required undertake direct survey, design and works packages for onward issue
• Physical site surveys will also be important to understand the complexities of the works to be completed so you will be required to undertake site visits on a regular basis.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience within Fibre Planning or a similar role within a telecoms build environment.
• Full valid driving licence.
• NRSWA accredited
• Familiarity with databases and their use
• Experience of Auto cad (or other GIS software)
• An understanding of telephony distribution systems
• An understanding of Wayleaves and Easements and the Telecommunications code
• An understanding of civils construction practice and regulations (NRSWA)
• An understanding of CDM & relevant H&S regulations
• An understanding of Diversionary Works COP – highly beneficial

Upskilling will be provided for individuals with Fibre Planning experience looking to progress to a more complex role within Diversionary Works.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 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’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.

“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. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we would encourage you to apply as you be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.”

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.