Transmission Planning Engineer

Job Ref        : SDH Microwave
Start Date     : ASAP
Contact Details: Project People
              Tel: 0117 908 7000
              Fax: 0117 925 4676
              Contact: Patrick McNamara

A leading global provider of mobile, telecommunication and data communication systems are now looking for experienced Engineers for a 12 to 24 month long term contract. Currently, they are keen to contract an Access Transmission Project Engineer/ Transmission Planning Engineer to focus on the development of the Access Network Transmission Strategy to facilitate Network Opex Reduction and the planning of the Access Transmission Dark Fibre / SDH Microwave Radio Network. this role will also require you to play a pivotal role in the delivery of overall Milestone Project Plans and to support the Regional Network Planning Teams in delivering key elements of the project.

You will ideally have:

• Excellent background gained in a telecoms environment
• Strong experience & knowledge of 3G & microwave transmission network planning
• Experience and understanding of fibre network planning & design
• Proven success in delivery of technical projects
• Practical experience / understanding of an operational network environment, ability to understand and foresee risks, problems & issues from a technical and operational perspective
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Adaptable attitude able to prioritise and deliver under pressure in a rollout environment

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning activities for extension of fibre routes directly to Transmission High Sites
• Planning activities for SDH microwave backhaul onto the dark fibre network
• Selection & evaluation of existing sites in close proximity to fibre routes for upgrade to POPs
• Develop strategy for upgrade of Node B sites to POPs for SDH MW collection. Develop standard design for POP site, cabin type, tower requirements.
• Formulate strategy for upgrade of Transmission High Sites to accommodate dark fibre connection.
• Planning of site layout, equipment schedule & upgrade methodology. Detailed planning of upgrade I&C activities on an individual site basis.
• Co-ordination of site surveys, planning of new equipment cabins, towers, SDH MW planning
• Cost modelling / business plan justification
• Overall Project Planning / delivery and update of Milestone Project Plan
• Scheduling & management of suppliers for key deliverables
• On site supervision of suppliers activities for transmission.

Project People Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.