Network Planning & Design Director

Network Planning & Design Director £70,000 - £80,000 20% Bonus, £5,000 Car Allowance, 5% Pension, Private Health + More Remote (UK) with occasional travel The opportunity: We're supporting a growing full fibre network operator as they continue an ambitious programme of network expansion across the UK. As Network Planning & Design Director, you'll lead the planning and design team, ensuring high-quality network designs are delivered at pace to support an ambitious FTTP build programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll be responsible for driving performance, improving planning efficiency and ensuring delivery targets are consistently achieved. This role is focused on building and leading a high-performing team, driving accountability and making sure planning and design outputs support the wider goals of the business. Day to day You'll oversee HLD and LLD activities, provide technical leadership across FTTP architecture, and work closely with delivery, construction and operational teams to ensure designs are scalable, commercially viable and deployment-ready. A key part of the role will be driving the use of automated design tools, improving workflows, increasing planning output and reducing cycle times while maintaining high design standards. You'll also act as the escalation point for complex planning and design challenges and play a key role in the ongoing development of the network planning function. Who we are looking for We're looking for someone with significant experience within UK FTTP planning and design environments, ideally within an Alt-Net, network operator or large-scale fibre deployment business. You'll have strong knowledge of FTTP architecture, GPON/XGS-PON technologies and PIA-led deployments, alongside a proven track record of leading planning and design teams, driving performance and delivering against demanding operational targets. Experience with automated network design tools is essential. Setics experience would be highly desirable, although candidates with experience using Comsof or other automated planning platforms will also be considered. The Next Steps If you're interested in finding out more, please apply or contact Joe White at CRG TEC for a confidential discussion. We're reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and would be happy to discuss the role in more detail