- Salary
- £50k – £60k
- Location
- Birmingham, England
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
Description
Network Implementations Engineer
Role Overview
We are recruiting a Network Implementations Engineer to join our delivery team. You will be responsible for implementing network solutions for new and existing customers, ensuring deployments are delivered to specification, on time and with minimal disruption. This role suits an engineer with strong technical skills, excellent communication and a customer-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver network implementation projects (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) from pre-installation planning through to commissioning and handover.
Install, configure and test network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, SD‑WAN, etc.).
Collaborate with pre-sales, project management and service teams to confirm technical requirements, designs and schedules.
Produce and maintain accurate implementation documentation, network diagrams and configuration backups.
Perform on-site and remote troubleshooting during deployments and handover to support teams.
Ensure implementations meet security, compliance and best-practice standards.
Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes.
Liaise directly with clients and third-party suppliers to coordinate site access, cutovers and migrations.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience delivering network implementations in an MSP or enterprise environment.
Solid hands-on experience with network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Ubiquiti or equivalent).
Practical knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, wireless networking and basic SD‑WAN concepts.
Experience with firewall configuration and network security principles.
Ability to read and produce network diagrams and technical documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on site.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable dealing with clients and internal stakeholders.
Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
Qualifications
Relevant networking certifications and/or equivalent practical experience (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, vendor-specific certifications) are desirable.
What On Offer?
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 GBP
Opportunity to work for an award-winning, established managed service provider with a wide service portfolio and long-standing client relationships.
A role with variety—project delivery across IT, Cloud, Cyber Security and Connectivity services.
How to Apply If you’re a technically strong, customer-focused engineer who enjoys delivering network projects end-to-end, please apply with your CV and a brief cover note detailing relevant implementation experience.