Network Planning Specialist - ESN

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a huge strategic priority for BT and our commitment to do the best for our customer and our country. ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks in the world, and BT is proud to be the official supplier providing mission critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. The ESN will replace the existing Airwave network and build upon EE’s existing 4G network to provide essential new voice, data services, and critical communications services to 300,000 members of frontline emergency service users.

You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that our customers have mobile network coverage, capacity and services where they need it, without incurring unnecessary costs. You will help achieve this by monitoring and understanding our mobile radio access network, programmes of work, strategic requirements, designs, and operational requirements, then planning network rollout and modification for optimal cost/benefit/customer experience.

The successful candidate will be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) as a minimum. You may even be required to undergo National Security Vetting (e.g. CTC, SC or NPPV).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a Radio technical expert, working with other teams across the business and with other companies and SWCs, and providing technical support and guidance to other team members.
• Develop and continually improve processes and methodologies used within the job role.
• Assist in development of tools used within the team, where necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Conduct complex analysis and act on the results within the remit of the team.
• Clearly present the results of analysis to support senior management in strategic decision making.
• Technical review and oversight of work done by managed service providers, instructing and prioritising work within an agreed delivery framework.
• Represent BT in discussions and forums with external companies and organisations in relation to network sharing (via MBNL) and the emergency services network.

The Skills You’ll Need

• Network Delivery
• Network Testing
• Network Design
• Decision Making
• Growth Mindset

What We Would Like To See On Your CV

• Technical knowledge, understanding and experience of the mobile radio access network.
• Experience of mobile RAN planning, backed up by knowledge of all areas covered by the team (coverage, capacity, topology, transmission and transport).
• Knowledge of coverage/capacity interaction, mobile RAN site design, RF propagation, transmission/transport network planning.
• Experience in radio planning and optimisation for different mobile technologies, such as 2G/3G/4G/5G.
• Experience in network planning, capacity planning and network performance, especially in 5G.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and present issues, insights and recommendations to wide audiences.
• Exposure to Asset, Atoll, Geo Optimise, XCAP, TEMS INVESTIGATION, MapInfo, QGIS, Nemesis, Tableau, CNE, MBNL SiteTracker, ESRI ARC GIS and ICNIRP Guidelines would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but more than that, you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• 10% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best.

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.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.