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)
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
What you’ll be doing – your accountabilities
Assist with IP and optical network capacity planning, including traffic growth analysis and demand forecasting
Analyze utilization, throughput, latency, and error metrics from network elements and links
Build and maintain Excel-based planning models, including pivot tables, formulas, macros, and charts
Support the development and maintenance of network topology models, including routers, links, and optical paths
Assist in evaluating network expansion scenarios, upgrade options, and cost/performance trade-offs
Support planning activities related to router port utilization, interface capacity, and optics selection
Document planning assumptions, network designs, and engineering recommendations
Collaborate with network engineering, operations, and architecture teams to validate data and planning outputs
Support ad-hoc technical analysis and reporting requests
Leadership accountabilities
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain open and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between departments, ensuring alignment and fostering positive relationships.
Vision and Strategy
Clearly articulate project objectives and the broader vision for efficiency improvements.
Align project plans and efficiency initiatives with organisational goals and priorities.
Decision-Making
Make informed and timely decisions to keep projects on track and address challenges proactively.
Prioritise tasks and allocate resources effectively.
Continuous Improvement
Champion a culture of learning and development, encouraging team members to grow and adapt.
Regularly assess and refine processes for sustained efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience you’d be expected to have
Introductory knowledge of router hardware, line cards, interfaces, and port speeds (1G/10G/100G+)
Basic understanding of optical networking, including
Fiber types and basic optical link concepts
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 help draft summaries, improve written communication, and speed up everyday tasks
Comfort using AI tools responsibly (e.g., avoiding sensitive data and double-checking accuracy)
Key decisions
- Capacity planning and upgrade recommendations
- Make recommendations on when and where to add capacity based on traffic growth forecasts, utilisation trends, and performance data.
- Network expansion and design options
- Assess and recommend preferred network expansion scenarios and upgrade paths, balancing cost, performance, and scalability.
- Data quality and modelling assumptions
- Determine planning assumptions, validate data sources, and decide acceptable thresholds for use in forecasting and modelling.
- Prioritisation of planning activities
- Prioritise analysis, modelling, and planning work based on business demand, risk levels, and stakeholder requirements.
- Technology and equipment selection (supporting)
- Contribute to decisions on router port utilisation, interface capacity, and optics selection based on technical and commercial considerations.
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Identify risks related to capacity shortfalls, performance degradation, or design limitations and recommend mitigation actions.
- Trade-offs between cost and performance
- Evaluate and recommend decisions where trade-offs are required between investment cost, service quality, and future scalability.
- Planning outputs and recommendations
- Decide the appropriate level of detail and confidence in planning outputs before presenting to engineering, architecture, or delivery teams.
- Stakeholder alignment and challenge
- Decide when to challenge data, assumptions, or requirements from stakeholders to ensure robust planning outcomes.
- Process and tool improvements
- Identify and decide opportunities to improve planning processes, data handling, and modelling approaches to increase efficiency and accuracy.
About the role
The Network Engineering Professional supports the delivery of engineering activities that contributes client technical requirements, deploying optimal networking and connectivity solutions that enable clients and the enterprise to achieve their operational and business goals.
What you’ll be doing
- 1. Supports the delivery of routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of all network infrastructure components.
- 2. Assists the implementation of enhanced network technology that aligns to customers' strategic direction for enterprise and remote site connectivity.
- 3. Follows standards for global network infrastructure, including wireless, LAN and SD-WAN networks and connectivity.
- 4. Supports the installation, testing, and setup of new network hardware both physical and virtual (firewalls, routers, switching, monitoring) hardware and software.
- 5. Executes engineering efforts to ensue currency and supportability of networking technology.
- 6. Collates data, reports and information supporting technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to the development of the technology roadmaps and Network Health Assessments.
- 7. Organises material and data for documentation, knowledge transfer and training to successfully land new solutions into the support organisation.
- 8. Undertakes activities that contribute to the implementation of core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure.
- 9. Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within Network Engineering.
Essential Skills / Experience
Desirable Skills / Experience
Our Package
At BT International, our purpose is to keep the world connected. As part of BT, we build on almost 180 years of innovation and expertise to deliver secure connectivity and digital services to some of the world’s leading multinational businesses and organisations. Our customers trust us to safeguard their data, drive their digital transformation and keep their businesses running. With colleagues on the ground across the world and supporting customers wherever they need to operate, BT International offers a truly global experience. Whether it’s about providing cloud connectivity, helping organisations collaborate, or enabling innovation in cybersecurity and digital services, you’ll be part of a team that shapes how businesses succeed in a world that is being transformed by AI. If you have the drive and ambition to make an impact on a global stage, BT International is where it happens.
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