RAN Design Engineer (Nokia and Ericsson)

RAN Design Engineer (Nokia andamp; Ericsson) Location: London or Bristol, three days a week onsite Duration: 3 months rolling Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an experienced RAN Design Engineer to join our client on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radio network design and optimization, with hands-on experience in Nokia and Ericsson RAN equipment. This role involves designing, documenting, and validating high-quality RAN solutions that meet both performance and capacity requirements for 4G and 5G networks. Key Responsibilities Design and plan RAN solutions (LTE/5G NR) using Nokia and Ericsson radio equipment and toolsets. Develop RF design documentation, including network topology, site configuration, frequency plans, and parameter guidelines. Conduct coverage, capacity, and interference analysis using planning tools (eg, Atoll, Planet, Asset, or similar). Produce high-quality design and implementation documents, such as RAN design reports, BoQs, site design templates, and engineering guidelines. Collaborate with RF Optimization, Core, and Transport teams to ensure end-to-end network performance and seamless integration. Support network rollout by reviewing site designs, performing audits, and validating configurations prior to implementation. Contribute to RAN modernization, site upgrades, and new technology introductions (eg, DSS, Massive MIMO, carrier aggregation). Maintain up-to-date documentation libraries ..... full job details .....