Network Surveyor (12 Month FTC)

Circet UK are currently recruiting for Network Surveyors. As Network Surveyor, you will survey and produce planning design packs containing information of both civils and cabling under the FTTP Architecture.

Responsibilities as Network Surveyor include:

• Surveying and validation of proposed fibre routes.
• Survey, planning & design of the FTTP networks from the Point of Presence to the premise and including Spine surveys.
• External fibre network design.
• Chamber & duct construction design.
• Cabling and splicing design.
• Survey HLD trunk routes to ensure that we are choosing the most effective route possible.
• Validate PIA on sites and identify issues and required work arounds (civils, new ducts, chambers etc).
• Create survey complete packs and provide effective updates to desk-based planners.
• Perform detailed surveys.
• Identification – Individual house or multi-dwelling building.
• Identify existing telecom connections.
• Existing manhole assessments (location, type, conditions).
• Existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).
• As Surveyor, you will be self-sufficient.

Essential Knowledge Required:

• FTTP Architecture, Openreach experience.
• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF writer, Visio, GIS ArcPro and ORION (preferred)
• Fibre Network Planning and Surveying experience.
• A minimum of 2 years good experience of working in a Fibre Network Planning Environment (Desirable)

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of or experience working on the Openreach network.
• Carry out detailed surveys of the built environment and capture the most feasible and cost-effective solution for new build in accordance with the specifications.
• Identifying any potential SED or specific Traffic Management requirements. Also determine at planning stage any specific wayleave requirements.
• Experience using GIS platforms.
• Ability to use a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop with a Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Valid Accreditation, Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
• Openreach PIA Duct & PIA Pole Survey Valid Accreditations. A9, S2, A8, S5 S11.
• Up-to-date certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.
• Able to follow design schematics and management direction.
• Work outdoors in challenging field environments. For example, in bad weather conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• High levels of quality standards.
• A telecoms background coupled with a planning background is required for this position
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).