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.