Network Planner

Network Planner Edinburgh - Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) JOB INFO
• Job Identification:
10371
• Locations:
Argyle House, Edinburgh, EH3 9DR, GB (Hybrid working)
• Apply Before:
08/07/2024, 23:
59
• Health and Safety Requirements:
No key hazards identified for this post
• Criminal Record Check:
No criminal record check required
• Contract Type:
Open Ended
• Number of Openings:
1
• Grade:
UE07
• Organization:
Edinburgh University Group
• Department:
ITI Communications Infrastructure Services (CIS)
• Job Function:
Project Management
• Job Schedule:
Full timeJOB DESCRIPTIONUE07 £39,347 - £46,974 per annum plus excellent benefits Communications Infrastructure Services Open Ended ContractFull time 35 hours per weekWe are looking for two experienced and talented Network Designers to join a team of experienced IT professionals in delivering network and telephony services across the university.
The Network Designers will sit within our Communications Infrastructure Services section, who are responsible for the management, operation and development of the network and telephony services to over 50,000 university users.The postholders will be responsible for managing various network installation projects across the University and will see them through from the earliest design and planning stages, through implementation and then acceptance stage.
The Network Designers benefit from a lot of autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to some of the organisation's largest new build projects with costs in the region of £50M, and major redevelopment projects with budgets in the region of £12M.The roles offer a salary of £39,347 - £46,974pa, depending on experience, and report to the University's Network Manager.
While the roles benefit from the option for some hybrid and home-working, they involve a need to travel across the whole University estate to meet project needs.
The team would prefer full-time (35hrs pw) working patterns, however, are committed to offering flexibility so would consider flexible working options where possible.
The Network Designers' responsibilities will be:
Working on a number of projects concurrently and using project management approaches to design, plan, cost and schedule installations to extend the University's communications infrastructure, on both a small and large scale.
Working closely with stakeholders including Estates and Buildings colleagues, architects, consultants, contractors and senior University contacts.
Providing detailed instructions and technical specifications and advice to ensure reliable service delivery is maintainedChoosing appropriate industry standards for infrastructure installations to meet University needs and ensure the infrastructure can be maintained on an ongoing basis.
Working with colleagues to ensure that industry standards are observed throughout all project stages.Working with users to identify appropriate data communications infrastructure solutions to meet current and future requirements.Candidates who meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:
Essential:
Substantial relevant technical experience, demonstrating involvement in progressively more demanding technical roles.
Significant technical knowledge of and expertise in Communications Infrastructure including data and voice communications, voice over IP, wireless technologies, and access control and alarm monitoring technology.Proven project management skills and ability to understand and interpret clients' requirements and translate and incorporate them into technical designs and specifications.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Full, valid driving license and willingness to drive as part of the job.
Desirable:
Prince2 or similar project management qualification and experience of using this within an IT environment Experience of ITIL within IT Service Delivery Experience of Data Centre Networking technologiesExposure to networking automation technologies This role offers excellent benefits, including:
Contributing to and helping underpin the work of colleagues within a dynamic, research-led organisation that has significant real-world impact.
Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (including annual closure days) Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution A range of flexible working options to help you prioritise work/life balance A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activityAccess to excellent training and a Staff Scholarship fund to support your professional development.
Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, support for staff wellbeing and much more Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Further information is available on our right to work webpagesThe University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.
International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa.
They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 8th July 11:
59pm GMT.
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 15th July and will be held virtually, with successful candidates invited for subsequent in-person interview at a date to be confirmed.ABOUT USAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges.
Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.