Core Build Team Planner

Working Style

3 days a week in office, 2 days from anywhere

Planning team member will, under the direction of the planning professionals, deliver concise, accurate, planning workpacks detailing how new technology is delivered into the core estate across the main KPI’s of infrastructure – space, power, cooling & connectivity. As the technology driving the network evolves, the role will also involve planning the decommission and removal of network infrastructure, ensuring our critical records are maintained accurately to support capacity reporting and new initiatives.

The workpacks need to be produced to a level standard and include tendering requirements which will be accepted by external contractors. The role holder will work within a wider team and support colleagues in providing solutions to complex infrastructure challenges, upholding best practices and flagging up concessions, issues and concerns as they happen.

• Planning
• Build (Delivery)
• Integration

• Deliver complex planning activities ranging from new product introduction, same again roll-out, migrations and decommissioning.
• Maintain the audit and record keeping of site level asset and planning information
• Be the subject matter expert for assigned tasks, and demonstrate knowledge and application of specified guidelines and standards.
• Support continuous improvement methodologies throughout the team, look for improvements through the end‑to‑end process.
• Demonstrate competence of core inside plant tools for all installation, upgrades and decommission activities.
• Escalation of risks and issues where appropriate.

• Excellent Knowledge of creating detailed planning instruction documents and Circuit Manager knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Experience of delivering to data centre quality standards, while having the ability to react at a moments notice to change in specification or adverse issues on site or in the office.
• Strong knowledge and experience in data centre structured cabling methodology for copper and fibre solutions.
• Good knowledge of AC and DC electrical distribution methodologies for data centres.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodology.
• Experience in structured cabling and fibre design.
• Experience in creating and maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Ability to drive excellence in execution through attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with peers around the business.

• Experience in Core Network Engineering from a planning perspective including expert knowledge of Workflow and incumbent OSS tools.
• Experience of developing solutions based on practice and previous experience but not necessarily covered by procedures.
• Experience in working in a cross functional environment obtaining the detailed information required to fulfil the role.

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World‑class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

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…