Network Engineer (RAN)

Summary

This role involves monitoring and optimizing mobile network performance, conducting KPI analysis, and performing incident investigations within a large-scale telecommunications environment. The engineer will support service improvement activities and contribute to AI and automation initiatives.

Network Engineer (RAN) Contract -

Can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Ipswich, or Glasgow
Hybrid Working (3 days on site per week)
Paying between £300 to £418 Per Day
Inside IR35
6 Month Contract
To Start ASAP



Your new role

We're looking for an experienced Network Engineer (RAN) to support mobile network performance, KPI analysis, incident investigation and service improvement activities within a large-scale telecommunications environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyse network KPIs and performance trends
  • Investigate service degradation, network alarms and customer-impacting issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and drive issues through to resolution
  • Deliver RF tuning and performance optimisation activities
  • Work closely with operational teams and managed service providers
  • Produce evidence based recommendations to support business decisions and network investment
  • Support AI and automation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency



What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong RAN / Mobile Network Engineering background
  • Experience analysing network performance and service KPIs
  • Incident management and root cause analysis expertise
  • Experience working within live operational telecoms environments
  • Knowledge of RAN technologies
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills

    Desirable

  • Atoll planning tools
  • Drive test or survey analysis
  • Coverage modelling and optimisation experience
  • Exposure to AI, automation or advanced analytics initiatives



What you need to do now

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