Head of Network Engineering

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.