Network Engineering Professional
A network planning role in BT Group's Global Planning team, supporting the design, modelling, and optimisation of IP and optical transport networks through data-driven capacity planning, performance analysis, and Excel-based topology documentation, with a path to grow into advanced network planning or engineering.
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- Category
- Network engineering
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Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Networking, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for technical analysis (formulas, pivot tables, charts, data validation)
- Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including Layer 2/Layer 3 concepts
- Understanding of routing and switching principles
- Conceptual knowledge of basic routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP)
- Experience working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis
- Ability to interpret technical data and translate it into planning recommendations
- Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- Introductory knowledge of router hardware, line cards, interfaces, and port speeds (1G/10G/100G+)
- Basic understanding of optical networking, including fiber types, DWDM systems, and transceivers (e.g., SFP+, QSFP+)
- Familiarity with network diagrams, logical and physical topology representations
- Exposure to planning, monitoring, or inventory tools
- Experience with additional analysis tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Python
- Understanding of network growth modeling and capacity thresholds
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot (or similar AI tools) to draft summaries and speed up everyday tasks
- Comfort using AI tools responsibly (avoiding sensitive data and double-checking accuracy)
Full description
Recruiter: Viktoria Pálfi-VinczeHiring Manager: Charles WilkinsonCareer Grade: EWhy BT?
BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
Why this job matters
As a valued member of the Global Planning team, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as a Network Planning Manager. This role will consist of supporting the design, modelling, and optimization of IP and optical transport networks. This role focuses on data-driven capacity planning, network performance analysis, and topology documentation. The ideal candidate has strong Excel and analytical skills combined with foundational knowledge of routing, network architecture, and optical systems, and is eager to grow into a more advanced network planning or engineering role.
The skills you’ll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Networking, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for technical analysis (formulas, pivot tables, charts, data validation)
- Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including:
- Layer 2 / Layer 3 concepts
- Routing and switching principles
- Basic routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP – conceptual level)