Network Infrastructure Planning and Design Specialist

Infrastructure Planning & Design Specialist 3 month extendable contract (outside IR35) Remote based with occasional travel to sites First Point Group is recruiting for an Infrastructure Planning & Design Specialist to join their Connectivity & Infrastructure function of our client. This role supports the planning, design, and engineering governance of infrastructure build activities across the network estate. The Infrastructure Planning & Design Specialist contributes to delivering high-quality, build-ready designs, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, capacity plans, and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed infrastructure designs, drawings, and design packs aligned to engineering standards and project requirements.
• Apply established design frameworks, technical standards, and engineering rules across domains (e.g. network, data centre, power, fibre).
• Support the design lifecycle, ensuring outputs meet architectural, regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
• Validate site-specific requirements including power, cooling, fibre routing, space, and environmental constraints.
• Ensure survey data, CAD drawings, and documentation are accurate, complete, and build-ready.
• Assist in capacity planning inputs (site utilisation, power availability, and space optimisation).
• Support design reviews and incorporate feedback to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Contribute to design QA/QC activities, audits, and peer reviews.
• Maintain accurate version control and adhere to design governance processes.
• Work collaboratively with Architecture, Deployment, Operations, Property, Power, and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist with cost-effective design decisions and provide supporting input into cost estimates. Requirements
• Experience and knowledge of infrastructure engineering (network, fibre, power, data centre, or related domains).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, network topologies, and site layouts.
• Experience using CAD/design tools and documentation platforms.
• Understanding of infrastructure build, deployment, and commissioning processes.
• Awareness of safety standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on data accuracy and documentation quality.
• Effective communication and ability to work within cross-functional teams.