Overhead Surveyor

Location Chiltern District
Contact name: Stephen Fox

Job ref: 004302
Published: over 1 year ago

On the back of an ever-increasing workload, Circet UK are looking for an experienced Overhead Surveyor to complement our existing team.
As a Surveyor you will be responsible for surveys and to produce planning design packs containing information of both civils and cabling under the FTTP Architecture.

 

Key Responsibilities;

  • Surveying and validation of proposed fibre routes.

  • Survey, planning & design of the FTTP networks from the Point of Presence to the premise and including Spine surveys

  • External fibre network design. Chamber & duct construction design

  • Cabling and splicing design.

  • Survey HLD trunk routes to ensure we are choosing the most effective route possible.

  • Validate PIA on sites and identify issues and required work arounds (civils, new ducts, chambers etc).

  • Create survey complete packs and provide effective updates to desk-based planners.

  • Perform detailed surveys.

  • identification Individual house or multi-dwelling building,

  • Identify existing telecom connections.

  • Existing manhole assessments (location, type, conditions).

  • Existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).

  • Carry out detailed survey of the built environment and capture the most feasible and cost-effective solution for new build in accordance with the specifications.

  • Identifying any potential SED or specific Traffic Management requirements. Also determine at planning stage any specific wayleave requirements.

  • Surveyor will be self-sufficient

Knowledge; Experience and Skills:

  • FTTP Architecture,

  • Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF writer, Visio, GIS and ORION (advantage)

  • Fibre Network Planning and surveying experience.

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Fibre Network Planning Environment (desirable)

  • Experience using GIS platforms.

  • Ability to use a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop with a Geographical Information System (GIS).

  • Valid Accreditation, Signing, Lighting and Guarding.

  • Up-to-date certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.

  • Able to follow design schematics and management direction.

  • Work outdoors in challenging field environments. For example, in bad weather conditions.

  • Attention to detail.

  • High levels of quality standards.

  • A telecoms background coupled with a planning background is required for this position

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Essential Attitudes:

  • Positive and flexible approach.

  • Professional.

  • Honesty and Integrity.

  • Open to innovation.

  • Right first-time approach.

  • Proactive with the ability to think ahead.

  • Committed to Business Objectives.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Strong personality and professional attitude.