Head of Survey and Design

Posted 06 July 2021
Salary £80k per year
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Utilities, Power & Nuclear
ReferenceJO0000027444
Contact NameJack James

Job description

My client a leading Telecoms Network Provider building their own network in the West. They are providing full fibre networks to communities in the West of England and into Wales to improve the UK's infrastructure and broadband speeds. Working hard to bring rural communities, some of the fastest fibre across the UK. Working with new technologies, they offer great opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge and develop your opportunities within the telecoms sector.
 
They are currently looking for a Head of Survey & Design as part of their large growth plans.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role. You will need to face/solve the challenges of fibre to the premise build in both rural and urban environments. You will do this by using own build, PIA and other methods.
 
Skills and knowledge required:
 
·An understanding of the Telecoms and FTTP industry
·Previous experience as a Head of Network design
·Knowledge on survey and design tools, ideally some of QGIS and other GIS tools.
 
Main responsibilities:
 
·Establish what premises should be included in the build area.
·Understanding costs for the build deployment methods.
·Own and be the internal lead for all the software and tools used for survey, design and planning.
·Understanding the build volumes and deliver as required
·Obtain sign off from the build managers and project managers
·Continually evaluate the quality of the designs
·Introduce different build methods for survey and designs.