Job Description
Our client are looking for a City Planner who can analyse FTTH drawings, answer queries from the ISP and authorities and supports their build program. You will be collaborating with ISP Designers/Planners to check, amend and improve FTTH drawings and agree job packs that will make their build program.
Responsibilities:
- Survey packs that include the pre-planned civils and fibre routes ;
- Oversee and do quality checks of drawings by completing joint walkouts with the customer, ensuring they are buildable and cost efficient;
- Identify and flag any defects and engineering difficulties in the network plans and suggest alternative routes;
- Liaise with ISP planners from receival to agreement of final job packs;
- Complete As-Builts;
- Liaise with ISP, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, local authorities and highways agencies;
- Be responsible for the management and governance of works in compliance with guidelines and code of practice
Skills and Experience:
You’ll be a planning expert for both civil and fibre routes. With your solution-orientated approach you’ll drive improvements across the team and manage key relationships, contributing to the success of their network
- Experience in surveying routes and identifying defects;
- A history of using civils avoidance methods;
- Excellent problem-solving abilities;
- A solutions-focused attitude;
- The ability to liaise and negotiate with contractors – PIA experience would be beneficial;
- Experience in manipulating data and metadata underpinning a fibre design;
- Knowledge of Diversionary works code of practice and its application;
- Ability to produce detailed industry-standard level of survey, installation and as-built documentation;
- Driving license;
- Knowledge on FTTx network construction will be an advantage;
- Advance level of MS excel is a requirement;
- Experience with GIS software or AutoCAD will be an advantage;