Planning & Design Engineer

Location Ireland
Discipline: Telecoms
Salary: €40k-€50k
Contact name: Jennifer James

Contact email: jennifer@sparktel.ie
Published: about 18 hours ago
Planning & Design Engineer – Civils & Fibre
Location: Greater Dublin Area
Salary: €45k-€55k + Benefits + Bonus


Overview
Sparktel are currently recruiting for a Planning & Design Engineer for our client based in Dublin. The successful candidate will focus on the end-to-end planning, survey, and design of both fibre networks and civils infrastructure, working closely with internal project teams, sub-contractors, and key stakeholders. This is a hands-on technical position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead planning and design activities for fibre and civils works
  • Carry out site surveys, feasibility assessments, and route planning for ducting, chamber installations, and fibre infrastructure
  • Produce detailed technical drawings, plans, and documentation in line with client and project specifications
  • Coordinate with build teams, local authorities, and third parties to ensure seamless design-to-delivery handover
  • Ensure designs meet relevant safety, quality, and compliance standards (including wayleave and permitting processes)
  • Provide input into design strategy and process improvement as part of a newly forming team
Experience Required
  • 3+ years' experience in fibre and/or civils network design, ideally within telecoms or data centre environments
  • Proven knowledge of fibre deployment methodologies and civils planning (duct, chamber, micro trenching, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in GIS software tools
  • Understanding of permitting, wayleave, and statutory approvals in Ireland

If you would like more information on this role please send your CV to jennifer@sparktel.ie