Subject Matter Expert - Fibre Network Design This is a leadership role in Tier 1 Telecoms company. This SME role will be the highest level techical resource in a large design team, assisting the Planning Manager to ensure that all aspects of the company planning and design works adhere to the high-quality standards and technical prowess expected. You will be working to expanding a technical centre of excelence across the design funtion. You will be the technical authority interfacing with design, planning and surveying of intercity transit networks, and leading a team performing IEN network design. Responsibilities: Be the highest level technical expertise, advice to support teams of Network Designers. Coach Design staff and raise competency and capability across teams Develop complex designs, commercial estimates and feasibility studies. Ensure that all network planning works are delivered to client specifications, in agreed timeframes and within budget Liaise with survey and civils field teams to ensure a smooth transition build phase of works Assist the Planning Manager with coaching/mentoring of the junior and trainee planners Provide to your team, allocating duties and monitoring their progress Effectively plan and implement solutions to improve efficiency Ensure your team are proficient & comfortable with the use of in-house digital planning tools (CAD, Spatial, GIS) Own complaints and resolution for all planning related works. Provide an effective escalation route for all customer issues in relation to network proposals and resolve appropriately Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our internal and external customers and suppliers ensuring consistent quality of service Actively gather detailed feedback from internal and external customers. Monitor performance against objectives and targets Maintain all technical and operational documentation in accordance with processes and procedures Conduct regular performance reviews with colleagues to ensure objectives are set and progress is regularly reviewed Implement and manage technical training and competency framework initiatives Effective management of budget – Ensure compliance to financial governance processes Knowledge and Skills Required: Strong experience and domain expertise in fibre network architecture. Experience working in a Network Planning environment, with a background in Regional Network design & planning. Organised, assertive with excellent time keeping skills Strong player coach - you have experience being a thought leader, being hands on and also coading and mentoring. Demonstrate a preference in achieving or exceeding standards, focusing on delivery of targets, quality, and deadlines Experience with large scale netowrk rollouts. For further information please reach out to us today