Design Specialist (Indoor Solutions)
Location: London
Duration: long term, initial 6 months
IR35: Inside
Why this job matters
Team purpose is to create bespoke mobile network designs for the radio coverage solutions for some of the most complex parts of the client’s network such as stadiums, transport facilities, tunnels, indoor and events. We need to ensure that the client’s mobile customers have great service, we need to achieve this on time, within budgets and following the latest technology roadmaps and industry standards.
Accountabilities
* Accountable for developing site specific RAN solutions, following RAN Design Guidelines and BT processes, for individual venues such as stadiums, tunnels and other buildings.
* Identify appropriate DAS technology and transmission requirements for each venue considering capacity demand, cost, reliability (including Gateway Neutral Host [NHIB] solutions and Femto products).
* Ensure that all venue specific designs are from the approved product list (BT NPI).
* Specify RAN indoor and outdoor solutions in a timely manner to meet agreed customer requirements for 4G/5G services at licensed/unlicensed frequency bands as applicable. Support operational and Network Performance investigations related to customer complaints or KPI degradation.
* Ensure all solutions are delivered safely in accordance with statutory, regulatory & BT policies and guidance.
* Develop and continually improve design processes and methodologies used within the team.
* Own, assist with and support as appropriate the development of Scope of Works documents for bespoke products and solutions.
* Support the delivery trials of new products and initiatives prior to wider deployments.
Skills
* Problem solver – ability to identify and resolve problems and threats to achieve desired outcomes and to challenge others where necessary.
* Strong team player & people management skills in a disparate team environment.
* Broad understanding of RAN network and coverage & capacity planning requirements and Nokia, Huawei or Ericsson products and architecture.
* Effective and influential communicator both written and verbal at all levels.
* Good analytical skills – ability to source and analyse data to identify and where necessary build the case for change & improvements.
* Ability to manage vendors to ensure timely, cost‑effective and appropriately resourced delivery of solutions.
Experience
* 5+ years' experience in Mobile RAN design within the RAN mobile telecoms industry. (MANDATORY)
* Proven excellent track record in project design – including specific experience of Nokia, Huawei or Ericsson products or DAS. (MANDATORY)
* Proven experience in building and sustaining effective and trusted relationships at all levels. (PREFERRED)
* Strong track record of success with major unilateral or shared RAN projects within airports, rail, transport, MoD or ESN environment. (PREFERRED)
* Direct experience of upgrading and decommissioning of RAN solutions. (PREFERRED)
* Knowledge of current EE, exOUK and exTMUK delivery processes and tools. (PREFERRED)
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