Working Style: 3 days a week in office, 2 days from anywhere
Why this job matters
Planning team member will, under the direction of the planning professionals, deliver concise, accurate, planning workpacks detailing how new technology is delivered into the core estate across the main KPI’s of infrastructure – space, power, cooling & connectivity. As the technology driving the network evolves, the role will also involve planning the decommission and removal of network infrastructure, ensuring our critical records are maintained accurately to support capacity reporting and new initiatives. The workpacks need to be produced to a level standard and include tendering requirements which will be accepted by external contractors. The role holder will work within a wider team and support colleagues in providing solutions to complex infrastructure challenges, upholding best practices and flagging up concessions, issues and concerns as they happen.
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of projects through:
* Planning
* Build (Delivery)
* Integration
What you'll be doing
* Deliver complex planning activities ranging from new product introduction, same again roll-out, migrations and decommissioning.
* Maintain the audit and record keeping of site level asset and planning information
* Be the subject matter expert for assigned tasks, and demonstrate knowledge and application of specified guidelines and standards.
* Support continuous improvement methodologies throughout the team, look for improvements through the end-to-end process.
* Demonstrate competence of core inside plant tools for all installation, upgrades and decommission activities.
* Escalation of risks and issues where appropriate.
What you'll bring
MANDATORY
* Excellent Knowledge of creating detailed planning instruction documents and Circuit Manager knowledge.
* Experience and knowledge of CDM requirements.
* Experience of delivering to data centre quality standards, while having the ability to react at a moments notice to change in specification or adverse issues on site or in the office.
* Strong knowledge and experience in datacentre structured cabling methodology for copper and fibre solutions.
* Good knowledge of AC and DC electrical distribution methodologies for datacentres.
* Experience in continuous improvement methodology.
* Experience in structured cabling and fibre design.
* Experience in creating and maintaining accurate records and reports.
* Ability to drive excellence in execution through attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with peers around the business.
NICE TO HAVE
* Experience in Core Network Engineering from a planning perspective including expert knowledge of Workflow and incumbent OSS tools.
* Experience of developing solutions based on practice and previous experience but not necessarily covered by procedures.
* Experience in working in a cross functional environment obtaining the detailed information required to fulfil the role.
What's in it for you
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
* Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
* 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
* 2 weeks carer’s leave
* World-class training and development opportunities
* Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
About us
BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.