Network Design Specialist
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £400.0 to £550.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £400 - £550pd inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4774449_1772040018 |
Summary
Your new company
- Renowned Telecoms company based in London
Your new role
We're looking for a skilled Network Design Specialist to deliver bespoke mobile network solutions for some of the most complex and high‑profile environments in the UK. This includes stadiums, transport hubs, tunnels, indoor venues, and major events.You'll play a key role in ensuring customers experience high‑quality 4G/5G service wherever they are. This role combines technical design, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement within a fast‑moving, technology‑driven environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong problem‑solving capability with the confidence to challenge assumptions and propose improvements.
- Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in a dispersed team environment.
- Broad understanding of mobile RAN, coverage/capacity planning, and major vendor architectures (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei).
- Clear and influential communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical abilities - able to interpret data and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
- Experience managing vendors to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
- 5+ years' experience in mobile RAN design within the telecoms industry.
- Demonstrated experience designing with leading RAN or DAS vendor products.
What you'll get in return
An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major telecoms organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.
What you need to do now
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