IP Engineering Manager

Peaple Talent; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaple Talent is partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in Marlow to recruit an experienced Network Manager. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic governance of network services, SD-WAN architectures, and secure delivery into live operations.

You'll lead engineering teams, coordinate project delivery, manage third-line escalations, and standardise processes to drive operational excellence in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering teams within telecoms or network service providers.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN architectures and secure network delivery.
• Experience delivering infrastructure solutions into live service with documentation and handover.
• Ability to lead third-line engineering and network build teams, managing escalations.
• Strong communication skills, translating technical concepts into business language.
• Experience managing licensing across network and security platforms (e.g. Fortinet, Juniper).
• Demonstrated ability to standardise processes, improve build quality, and drive operational consistency.
• Experience coordinating resources, engineering rotas, and project allocations.

Skills

Engineering management

SD-WAN

Live service delivery

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Licensing management

Process standardisation

Resource planning

Job description

Network Manager | Marlow (Hybrid) | £65,000 – £75,000

Peaple Talent is partnering with a forward-thinking and customer-focused organisation that is transforming network service delivery through innovation, operational excellence, and modern technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where you’ll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, service delivery, and team development.

We’re looking for an experienced IP Engineering Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading high-performing engineering teams, driving technical consistency, and ensuring seamless delivery of network services into live operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing engineering teams within telecoms or network service providers
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN architectures and secure network delivery
• Experience delivering infrastructure solutions into live service with clear documentation and handover processes
• Ability to lead third-line engineering and network build teams, managing escalations and project delivery
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
• Experience managing licensing across network and security platforms (e.g. Fortinet, Juniper)
• Demonstrated ability to standardise processes, improve build quality, and drive operational consistency
• Experience coordinating resources, engineering rotas, and project allocations across teams

Nice to Have

• Technical background in Juniper routing and/or Fortinet environments
• Experience working in regulated or public sector environments
• Familiarity with external circuit providers (e.g. BT, Virgin, Neos)
• Certifications such as ITIL v4, Fortinet NSE (4+), Juniper, or Prince2/Agile
• Experience working closely with vendors, procurement, and commercial teams