Virgin Media O2
Senior Network Technology Consultant
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Senior Network Technology Consultant
Senior Network Technology Consultant (Fixed Term – 6 Months Contract)
About the Role
Location : Birmingham, London, Manchester, Reading Job Family : Digital & Technology Employment Type : Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
We are recruiting for a Senior Network Technology Consultant to support the evolution of our fixed network infrastructure across key platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a strategic technical consultancy service to guide investment decisions for network and technology platforms.
- Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and planning teams (as well as vendors) to develop high-level options, cost estimates, and lead times during concept evaluation and directional steering phases.
- Develop technical briefing packs and support financial teams in creating measurable, robust investment cases—ensuring all viable options are considered before major capital expenditure (impacting hundreds of millions of pounds in UK fixed network projects).
About Virgin Media O₂
We connect people to the moments that matter, encompassing:
- Virgin Media: UK leader in high-speed, reliable broadband and TV performance.
- O₂: Award-winning mobile network delivering seamless connectivity.
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A flexible-first approach ensures you choose your best working hours.
- At least 8 in-person days/month (including meetings, training, or projects).
- Inclusion, equity, and diversity at our core—Empowered by networks and allyship.
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Requirements
Must-Have:
✔ 深厚的固定网络技术知识 Bold = Incorrect text kept exactly from original (but non-standard for job desc): Fixed network appears correct, so clarify below ♦ Proven technical expertise in fixed network architectures ✔ Ability to synthesise domain roadmaps across engineering functions ✔ Advanced Excel skills (including data modelling and analysis) ✔ Track record of:
- Creating technical briefing packs
- Innovation-driven improvements for customer experience/expectations
- Experience with Access Network enhancements
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Definitely Helpful:
✔ Network Access product experience (Tier 1 carrier-grade contexts) ✔ Expertise in PON technology (Passive Optical Networks)—*including virtualised:
- L2 Aggregation
- XGS-PON, OLTS, BNGs
- Focus on FTTP/XGSPON architecture ✔ Theoretical/technical knowledge of emerging tech like SR-MPLS
Benefits & Perks
- Core benefits:
- Comprehensive health packages (Bupa)
- Pension, life insurance with spreading cover
- 33 days paid holiday (+ birthday off)
- Nebbies on us:
- Electric vehicle lease
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Dental insurance
- Neurodiversity neurodevelopment assessments
- Discounted packages across Virgin products (broadband, TV, mobile)
- Exclusive perks (Virgin Family/ O₂ Priority app events at The O₂ venue)
How to Apply
- Start your journey.
- Next steps may include:
- Call with recruiter
- Technical/interview Task (assessment)
- Flexible review schedule—Apply early for visibility.
- Final offer will entail applicable:
- Criminal record check (DBS)
- Financial background verification.
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