BT Group Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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.
Recruiter: Daniel McCarthy
Career Grade: D
Internal Closing Date: 30/11/25
The Skills You’ll Need
* Troubleshooting
* Escalation Management
* Issue Resolution
* Network Delivery
* Health & Safety
* Vendor Management
* Network Security
* Network Testing
* Network Configuration
* Technical Documentation
* Network Integration
* Network Implementation
* Network Design
* Incident Management
* Event Planning
* Decision Making
* Growth Mindset
* Inclusive Leadership
Why this job matters
The Mobile Backhaul Network is the backbone of connectivity for EE Mobile, BT Mobile, and the Emergency Services Network (ESN), carrying traffic from mobile base stations to the Core Network. It combines fibre, point‑to‑point microwave, and satellite backhaul, with increasing use of access DWDM and edge routing. As traditional backhaul evolves into fronthaul, we’re pushing the boundaries of network design to support next‑generation services like 5G and beyond. In this strategic role, you’ll design mobile access networks that are robust, scalable, and easy to maintain—ensuring high availability and performance. Working closely with Principal Designers, Transmission Managers, and Router teams, you’ll help deliver solutions that keep BT at the forefront of ESN reliability and 5G rollout. This is a critical position with multiple business areas relying on your expertise to provide secure, resilient backhaul solutions.
Responsibilities
* Design backhaul solutions for macro cellular networks and bespoke projects.
* Create designs compatible with multiple RAN vendors, Openreach products, and 21CN.
* Collaborate with Backhaul Design and deployment teams to ensure end‑to‑end solution integrity.
* Assess risks and support operational teams in resolving transmission‑related faults.
* Contribute to network evolution strategies alongside architecture teams.
Skills & Experience
* Strong knowledge of routing and switching across multiple vendors (including VRFs and eBGP).
* Understanding of network security requirements (driven by TSA).
* Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.
* Experience in mobile/fixed telecoms design or planning for high‑availability networks.
* Exposure to 5G, LTE, LTE‑A, and related transport requirements.
* Hands‑on experience in router/switch network design and lab connectivity.
* Ability to manage supplier relationships and deliver products into production.
* Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
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.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
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