Wessex Internet is a fast-growing, award-winning broadband provider transforming rural connectivity across the Southwest. We're looking for a detail-oriented Planning Operative to join our Delivery team, supporting the successful planning and coordination of our network build.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in telecoms planning. Working closely with experienced team members, you'll gain hands-on experience across planning, wayleaves, and network design, building the foundations to become an expert in your field.

What you'll get:

• A starting salary up to £28,000, dependent on experience.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.

• Private medical insurance & life assurance.

• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Staff broadband discount (75%).

• High street discounts on 100+ brands.

• Summer & Christmas team socials.

• Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business.

What you'll do:

• Obtain and document all relevant utility prints for proposed work areas.

• Conduct land registry searches and liaise with the Land Access team where required.

• Produce scaled drawings for planning applications and Code Agreements.

• Create accurate as-built drawings of the network.

• Raise and validate Notices of Intent with Openreach.

• Generate digital signatures for wayleave agreements.

• Support the planning team with general administrative tasks.

• Produce correspondence on behalf of the Land Access team.

• Prepare accurate build information for telecoms pole installations.

What you'll bring:

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.

• Experience using Microsoft Office.

• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Exposure to telecoms, utilities, or infrastructure environments (advantageous).

• Knowledge of Openreach systems/PIA infrastructure (advantageous).

• Experience using CAD or GIS software (advantageous).

• A degree in Surveying, Geography, Geology, or similar (advantageous).

Ready to apply?

If you're organised, detail-focused, and keen to build a career in network planning within a high-growth environment, we want to hear from you. Join Wessex Internet and play a key role in delivering the future of broadband in the Southwest.