Network Planning and Optimisation Technical Specialist - X5000042

It will be down to you to deliver the best possible design, configuration and optimisation of our access network so that we can achieve the best network performance and coverage KPIs in the UK market. Your focus will be on delivering 2G, 3G and 4G radio design within a regional team. That’s going to involve getting to grips with any existing radio performance issues in terms of network KPIs and customer complaints or site design weaknesses and coming up with solutions that will ensure we always meet our performance targets.

We’ll need you to implement physical and software changes as well as carrying out visual inspections on site and undertaking technical reviews with both internal stakeholders and external partners. It’s a very analytical role – you can expect to analyse our data, radio KPIs, and existing hardware and antenna configurations before coming up with proposals to drive improvements. Do well here, and not only will you be helping to make sure we achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, you’ll also be giving our marketing teams clear differentiators that will help to set Vodafone apart.

About you With a degree or equivalent in an engineering or science subject, you’ll be experienced in radio design and coverage planning based on desktop analysis and on-site technical visits. A proven track record in making physical implementation changes on a network is a must. We’ll want to see an excellent knowledge of 2G and 3G network architecture – 4G would be an advantage – and you’ll have proven skills in network optimisation techniques and processes. You should also be experienced in using network statistics and traces to analyse and improve network performance. Because you’ll be making physical changes on the network your technical experience is vital, but we’ll also need to see strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information in a non-technical way. A strategic thinker, you’ll be comfortable with delivering against challenging targets and deadlines – we’re looking for someone who’s responsive but who also understands the boundaries. Although not essential, we’d love to see experience of managing projects, suppliers and products, creating business cases and using automatic radio network optimisation tools. If you can also bring skills in process definition and improvement, so much the better.

Working here We’ve come a long way since making the UK’s first ever mobile call on 1 January 1985. Today, more than 407 million customers around the world choose us to look after their communications needs. So almost 30 years on, and a small mobile operator in Newbury has grown into a global business and the seventh most valuable brand in the world. We now operate in more than 30 countries and partner with networks in over 50 more. Our success is down to the entrepreneurial way we do business. We empower everyone who works here to share their ideas, to find new and innovative ways of working and to help shape the future of our ever-evolving business. We also embrace flexible working, as we believe our people are at their most productive when they have the freedom to work where and when they want. When you’re not working remotely, you’ll also find we offer a fantastic working environment at our Newbury campus, complete with a shop, restaurant and cafés. Show us you’ve the drive and determination, and you can also look forward to a real commitment to your ongoing training, development and progression Please note that all candidates internal and external will be subject to baseline security checks and Vodafone reserves the right to terminate employees that do not meet our minimum vetting requirements. Please advise if you require any alterations or adjustments to support you through our recruitment process. Employment Type : Permanent Closing Date : 28-Feb-15, 11:59:00 PM Apply Online