EAD Circuit Designer / OSP Access Network DesignEthernet Access Network Design, Fibre Network Design, OSP / FTTP Network Design, EMI, EPR, Telecoms Design in Utility, Substation, Power, Electricity, Rail or Industrial sitesUK wide - work from home - full remote workingRole: EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer / Access Network Design EngineerKey Skills: EAD Design, Ethernet Access Direct, FTTP, Fibre Network Design, BT Openreach, Access Network, Telecom Infrastructure, EMC, EPR, Circuit Design, Network PlanningLocation: UK (Remote) - work from home - full remote workingType: Contract / Fixed-TermDay Rate: Negotiable DOE, Inside IR35Overview:@mecscomms is recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation environments.The role is specifically focused on sites where telecoms delivery may be affected by electromagnetic interference, EMC requirements, Earth Potential Rise, fibre/copper suitability, cabinet specification, cable entry, ventilation, earthing, and substation access constraints.This is a highly specialised telecom infrastructure design role, requiring deep experience in BT Openreach EAD delivery, fibre access design, circuit feasibility and design pack production.The position focuses on ensuring designs are technically feasible, safe, installable and compliant, particularly in complex environments impacted by electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and utility constraints within utility, substation, power, rail or industrial environments.You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working across survey, design and delivery to ensure high-quality, implementation-ready design outputs.Purpose:To design, validate and deliver high-quality EAD / Ethernet access circuit solutions, ensuring alignment with BT Openreach processes, utility constraints and real-world installation requirements, while reducing delivery risk and rework.Technology / Domain Stack:* EAD (Ethernet Access Direct) / Leased Line / Carrier Ethernet* FTTP / Fibre Network Design* BT Openreach Access Network* Circuit Routing & Feasibility Assessment* HLD / LLD Design Documentation* EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)* EPR (Earth Potential Rise)* Substation / Utility / Power Environments* Telecom Cabinets (45U EMC Cabinets, ventilation, filters, cable entry)* Fibre vs Copper Access Design* CAD / Visio / Network Design ToolsKeywords:EAD Designer, Ethernet Access Direct, Fibre Network Designer, FTTP Planner, Access Network Designer, Telecom Design Engineer, Circuit Designer, OSP Design, Openreach EAD, Carrier Ethernet, Network Planning, Telecom Infrastructure, HLD, LLD, Substation Telecoms, Utility Telecoms, EMC, EPRCore Activity:Design and deliver EAD / Ethernet access circuits for complex telecom environmentsAssess site feasibility and access constraints based on surveys and technical inputsTranslate requirements into practical design packs for delivery and implementationEnsure alignment with BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and standardsIdentify and mitigate design, installation and delivery risks earlyCollaborate with stakeholders across design, engineering, utilities and suppliersSupport delivery teams to resolve design vs field execution issuesResponsibilities:Design EAD / leased line / carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom deliveryInterpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirementsProduce HLD / LLD and implementation-ready design documentationAssess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraintsIdentify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access pointsEnsure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirementsWork closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliersTranslate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputsSupport Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentationProactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gapsDeliverables:Site-level EAD circuit designsFeasibility assessments with risks and assumptionsHLD / LLD design packsCabinet and infrastructure validation outputsBill of Materials (BoM) and implementation mappingRisk and issue logsAs-built documentation and AILS handover inputsWorking Environment:Large-scale telecom infrastructure programmeCross-functional collaboration (engineering, utilities, delivery teams)High-complexity environments (substations, utilities, industrial sites)Strong focus on technical accuracy, safety and delivery assuranceFast-paced, delivery-driven environment with real-world impactCandidate Profile:Candidates should possess hands-on experience in EAD / Ethernet access circuit design and delivery. You will combine technical depth, practical delivery understanding and strong documentation capability to ensure successful telecom deployments in complex environments.Essential:Proven experience in EAD / Ethernet Access Direct / leased line designStrong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and processesExperience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packsAbility to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputsStrong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routingExperience working across design to delivery lifecycleExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDesirable:Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environmentsKnowledge of EMI / EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environmentsExperience with telecom cabinet / rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters)Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerationsCAD / Visio / GIS design tooling experienceKey Traits:Highly practical and delivery-focused engineerStrong problem-solving and analytical capabilityAbility to challenge assumptions and identify risks earlyDetail-oriented with strong documentation disciplineComfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholdersProactive, collaborative and solutions-driven@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our webJBRP1_UKTJ