Mobile network site design: what construction and technical draughtspeople can expect at MUGLER
11. September 2026
We are looking for construction and technical draughtspeople who want to take CAD beyond the desk. At MUGLER, we create drawings for mobile network sites – covering rooftops, towers, antennas, network equipment and the subsequent installation work on site.
To help applicants understand what makes this role special, we interviewed Marina. As a site planner at MUGLER, she has first-hand experience of the tasks, coordination and challenges involved in the technical design of mobile network sites. Her role offers an excellent insight into the exciting technical environment our new construction and technical draughtspeople will work in – and the opportunities it offers for professional development.
Marina, you work as a site planner at MUGLER. How does your work relate to the advertised construction draughtsperson / technical draughtsperson role?
The tasks are closely connected. Anyone joining us as a construction or technical draughtsperson works with CAD, existing site drawings, technical specifications and mobile network sites. You need to understand what is already on site, what equipment is planned and how to turn that information into a clear, accurate design.
My role now goes beyond producing drawings. But that is exactly what makes this field interesting: you gradually build your expertise in technical site design and take on more responsibility over time.
How would you explain the job to someone who has never been involved in the technical design of mobile network sites?
Put simply, I plan mobile network antenna installations. Depending on the site, the antennas may be on a rooftop or a tower. You look at what is already there, what needs to be planned and how everything can be implemented from a technical and construction perspective. You then produce the drawings that others will use in the next stages.
What does a typical working day look like for you?
I start by checking my emails in the morning. Then I get to work on the current design project. I work through the documentation step by step, coordinate with structural engineers, the steelwork team, site managers and other departments, and then pass the design on for checking. When feedback comes back, I incorporate it. Finally, the design is marked as complete.
So you do not spend the whole day working alone in CAD. CAD is an important part of the role, of course, but the job also involves coordination, technical understanding and thinking things through for yourself.
How does working at MUGLER differ from a conventional construction draughting role?
What we do here is not something you learn directly during your vocational training. If you come from building construction, an architectural practice or an engineering consultancy, you may already know CAD and technical drawing. But mobile network sites, antennas, network equipment, guidelines and the many technical specifications form a specialist field of their own.
That is what makes the job special. Every site is different. You are not simply given a finished specification to copy into a drawing. You have to understand the specific situation, check the documentation, incorporate details of the existing installation, develop the design and coordinate with different teams.
Do you need experience in mobile network site design before joining MUGLER?
No. We teach you what matters in the technical design of mobile network sites. Basic CAD skills and technical understanding are important. But you learn the specialist topics – such as antenna types, network equipment, clearances, design manuals and customer-specific guidelines – step by step during an induction period lasting around six months to a year.
It takes some time to become fully confident. This is a broad field of work. But new colleagues are not left to manage on their own. You receive support, build your knowledge gradually and learn a great deal by putting it into practice.
What role do site visits, measurements and surveys of existing installations play?
Site visits are part of the job, depending on the task. On site, we record what is actually there: dimensions, antennas, network equipment, cable routes, steel structures and other details relevant to the design. This is important because existing documentation is not always complete or accurate. Some things only become apparent when you are at the site. Photos help, but you sometimes notice details in person that are not clear in an image.
A visit to a nearby site can usually be completed in a day. More distant sites may require two days. Sometimes several sites are combined into one trip. All of this makes the job very varied.
Does that mean going onto rooftops or climbing towers?
That can be part of it. Every visit is different, but at some sites you need to inspect the situation directly. This can include rooftop sites or towers.
For some people, that is a challenge at first. Not everyone is immediately comfortable with heights. But this first-hand experience of the site helps you produce better designs later. Seeing the actual conditions for yourself gives you a different understanding of the task.
Do you also use modern technology such as drones or 360-degree cameras?
Yes. At some sites, we use drone imagery and 360-degree cameras. This helps the colleagues who work with the documentation later, for example in structural engineering or site design.
A drone lets you document a site from different perspectives. At rooftop sites, 360-degree images can make the layout and conditions easier to understand. It is an exciting part of the work because technical design and modern documentation methods come together directly.
What pleasantly surprised you when you joined MUGLER?
I was surprised by how varied and demanding the work is. I wanted a challenge, and I found it here. It is never boring. Every site is different, and every design brings new details to consider. You keep developing your skills and learning new things.
What makes the job special for you personally?
I like producing something that others can build on. My aim is to create a clear, accurate drawing so that site managers and installation technicians can work effectively on site and everything is installed correctly.
It feels good when the installation can be built from your drawings. You can see that your work is needed.
Why would you recommend applying to MUGLER?
Because you have a good team around you and are not left on your own. New colleagues are welcomed and supported. You have time to learn, ask questions and gradually grow into your responsibilities. For me, the team is very important. When that works well, it means a lot.
Start your career at MUGLER as a construction draughtsperson / technical draughtsperson
Do you have CAD experience, technical understanding and an interest in a role that goes beyond conventional construction draughting? Then a position as a construction draughtsperson / technical draughtsperson at MUGLER could be right for you.
You will work on mobile network sites, produce technical drawings, assist with site surveys and discover a specialist field that is rarely covered in this depth during vocational training.
If you would like to combine CAD with real equipment, site visits and responsibility, we look forward to receiving your application.