Head of Network Engineering
Permanent
Location: Worcester
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 (+ benefits)
Skills: Cisco Certifications - CCNP or CCIE, Professional Services Leadership, Technical Escalation & Delivery Oversight, Pre-Sales & Solution Design
We are seeking an experienced Head of Network Engineering to lead the technical direction, delivery, and growth of a high-performing engineering team at a leading network consultancy and managed services provider. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on complex network challenges, team development, and delivering outstanding client outcomes.
As Head of Network Engineering, you will:
Define and execute the network engineering strategy, aligned with business growth and customer needs.
Ensure high-quality solution design, delivery, and operational standards across all projects.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-skilled engineering team, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex customer issues.
Work closely with Pre-Sales and Support teams to translate requirements into robust, commercially viable solutions and ensure smooth project handovers.
Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and methodologies .
Skills & Experience:
Proven senior technical leadership within a network consultancy, MSP, or systems integrator .
Strong hands-on experience in enterprise networking technologies : routing, switching, wireless, security, and UC.
Cisco certified to CCNP or higher ; CCIE highly desirable.
Track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams .
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills .
Full UK driving licence.
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