Junior Initial Cell Optimising Engineer - English speaking

Role Purpose

As an Initial Cell Optimiser (ICO), you will play a critical role in supporting the customer’s six-week delivery and decommissioning cycle for cell sites. You will be responsible for the accurate creation and management of radio plans across multiple technologies and vendors, ensuring seamless integration and removal of cells within the network.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Create detailed radio data builds for sites progressing through the customer’s structured six-week delivery process.

• Perform data build tasks within the customer's radio planning systems for Nokia and Ericsson vendor equipment.

• Generate unique radio build plans per site and per technology, progressing through planning, preparation, validation, and final build stages.

• Submit completed data builds to vendor partners for conversion into integration scripts used by field engineers during installations.

• Design and deliver accurate decommissioning data builds, ensuring the safe and precise removal of network elements.

• Coordinate closely with vendor teams to distribute build scripts and manage execution on the live network.

• Monitor integration progress, addressing stakeholder queries (e.g. alarms, build types) and initiating rebuilds where necessary.

• Provide weekly reporting on delivery status across all projects, highlighting risks, issues, and dependencies to the regional ICO Manager.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines and quality standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in radio planning tools, with strong emphasis on data build creation in a telecom environment.

• Hands-on experience with radio parameter configuration for Nokia and Ericsson equipment.

• Deep understanding of radio architecture and network topology to ensure integrity of new integrations and safe removal of decommissioned elements.

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and quality assurance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and documentation.

• Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) preferred.

What We Offer

• Professional Development – Access to training programs, certifications, and opportunities for career progression.

• Work-Life Balance – Flexible working hours and hybrid working model to support your lifestyle.

• Inclusive Culture – A diverse, supportive team environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

• Challenging Projects – Work on high-impact telecom projects with leading vendors and technologies.

• Collaborative Environment – Engage with talented professionals and contribute to the future of mobile networks.

Join us and play a vital role in shaping the evolution of next-generation mobile networks.