Small cells planning analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Slough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Telecommunications
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SKILLS

Radio access network Mobile network radio planning Atoll GIS software KPIs Small cells

FULL DESCRIPTION

Small cells planning analyst

As part of the small cells planning team, you will support planning activities of small cells nationally, including network analysis to identify demand pre-rollout and performance evaluation post rollout. The role requires working independently via use of various planning software/tools and analysis of large network data sets to identify network capacity needs and provide clear recommendations on building a more effective small cells network. There will also be the involvement in site planning and design as part of small cells acquisition & design (A&D) activities.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

  • Deep analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to network capacity and coverage to identify drivers and scenarios for small cells rollout
  • Use of various planning tools and GIS software to help develop small cells rollout strategy and plans
  • Analysis of relevant KPIs to track performance of deployed small cells and be able to provide sensible recommendations against low-performance sites
  • Able to delve into low-level details of small cells plan and identify any scope of improvements
  • As and when required, support small cells A&D activities across the country, such as multi-skilled visits (MSVs) with various stakeholders (build partners, suppliers, etc.)
  • Communicating clearly and succinctly outputs and findings of analyses to wider radio planning stakeholders
  • Support the small cells planning team to deliver their wider remit

Essential skills, knowledge, or experience

(Inc. professional or technical qualifications)

  • A high degree of technical understanding of radio access network and outdoor small cells including their various deployment models and performance fundamentals
  • Sound knowledge of mobile network radio planning and proficient in various tools used in the planning process (Atoll, MapInfo, Nokia and Ericsson tools)
  • Understanding of mobile network acquisition, design and build processes is highly desirable, especially related to outdoor small cells
  • Experience of working with complex and very large volumes of data, mobile network parameters and counters
  • Ability and willingness to learn, test and trial out various software tools related to network planning and performance evaluation
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and to prioritise workload / tasks against fluid deadlines
  • Flexible to travel throughout the UK for meeting and multi-skilled visits

Key stakeholder interfaces

(Excluding organisation structure roles)

Internal:

  • Mobile Network Planning Team
  • Regional delivery teams
  • Operational teams – including radio, transmission and core

External

Various stakeholders on small cells supply side, including build partners, transmission suppliers, radio vendors and local area authorities.

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