Design Assurance Specialist

Description:

Cornerstone, the leading UK mobile infrastructure services provider, is seeking a Design Assurance Specialist to join their high-performing team and help drive the future of telecoms site design. This is an opportunity to combine design quality expertise with innovative digital transformation solutions, shaping how telecom design evolves through advanced AI, automation, and data-driven processes.

As Design Assurance Specialist, you will leverage your technical knowledge, data analysis capabilities, and collaboration skills to improve design governance and processes across multiple telecom projects. Your work will directly influence design standards, process efficiencies, and future-proof telecom site delivery. In this role, you’ll partner with IT, BI teams, and design partners to optimize guidelines, create insightful reports, and ensure seamless alignment with Cornerstone’s values of Delivering Excellence, Providing Sharper Solutions, Building Stronger Connections, and Inspiring Transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve design quality and efficiency, integrating tools such as Power Apps, AI, and automation into the design process.
• Collaborate with IT and BI teams to create insight-driven reports, conduct design audits, and provide actionable quality assessments.
• Enhance design governance and alignment across multiple projects, ensuring consistent application of design standards across all telecom sites.
• Work closely with design partners, promoting a collaborative environment focused on delivering best-in-class telecom design.
• Optimise design guidelines and embed innovative solutions that elevate project outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Proven expertise in telecom site design and telecoms infrastructure.
• Track record of enhancing design quality through digital transformation projects.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in tools such as MS Teams, Power BI, and design-specific software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to foster cross-functional teamwork.
• Relevant technical qualification with ambition towards professional accreditation.

What Cornerstone Offers:

• Competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure.
• 30 days holiday.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Retail discounts.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Insurance.

About Cornerstone:
Formed in 2012 as a joint venture between Vodafone and Telefonica, Cornerstone manages a unified mobile network infrastructure across the UK. With over 15,000 sites owned and operated and 5,000 third-party sites managed, Cornerstone leads the market in network design, build, and operations, generating over £380 million in revenue annually. The company is jointly owned by Vantage Towers and VMO2, with a market cap exceeding £3 billion.