Telecommunications Planning Technician in Preston

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Telecommunications Planning Technician – 8 month fixed term contract

The role of Planning Technician is to support the delivery of infrastructure developments within the Cable and Fibre Planning Team. The role is to assist the Engineers with associated surveys, site visits and supporting documentation to maintain and evolve the current SP ENW Bearer Network and ensure that the Bearer Asset Management within the department is both current and fully documented. The successful applicant will be expected to work predominantly under the direction of the Bearer Planning Engineers and Delivery Engineers. Flexibility is paramount with this role as although there will be a predominance of office based work, some travel and site work will be necessary to satisfy the requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of DNO technology, particularly in the telecommunications environment;
• Good understanding of the Voltage Distribution Network at 132, 33 and 11/6.6KV and how it is deployed;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Toolbox applications and Electronic Drawing based Development Tools;
• BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in appropriate discipline;
• Understanding of Telecommunication Network Planning and Design principles, particularly the Pilot Cable network;
• Understanding of various databases within the Utility and Telecom environment including GEOFIELD / POWER GIS and Estimate;
• Project Engineering background;
• Understanding of basic Telecommunications Practice and Principles;
• Have or are willing to attain appropriate codes for identification and work on Pilots within SP ENW’s Distribution Network.

What we’re offering:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.