Circuit Designer / OSP Access Network Design

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in EAD / Ethernet Access Direct / leased line design
• Strong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and processes
• Experience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packs
• Ability to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputs
• Strong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routing
• Experience working across design to delivery lifecycle
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of EMI / EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR) (desirable)
• Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environments (desirable)
• Experience with telecom cabinet / rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters) (desirable)
• Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerations (desirable)
• CAD / Visio / GIS design tooling experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Design EAD / leased line / carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom delivery
• Interpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirements
• Produce HLD / LLD and implementation-ready design documentation
• Assess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraints
• Identify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
• Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access points
• Ensure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirements
• Work closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliers
• Translate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputs
• Support Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentation
• Proactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gaps

Technologies

• Ethernet
• GIS
• Support
• Network
• Web
• UX UI Design

More

We are MECS Communications Ltd, and we are currently recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme. This role is focused on creating designs for Ethernet Access Direct and involves working within challenging environments. We offer a fully remote working arrangement, ensuring flexibility for our team. Our programme is geared towards high-quality telecom infrastructure solutions, emphasizing safety and compliance. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where collaboration and technical expertise are critical.

last updated 18 week of 2026