Lead Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

ZipRecruiter; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is looking for a Lead Engineer / Technical Manager to join Telent’s Engineering Team. In this hybrid role, you will lead innovative engineering teams delivering complex infrastructure solutions and driving impactful projects, ensuring high-quality service and stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Medical coverage

Overtime options (capped/uncapped)

34 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support and occupational health services

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading technical teams.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep technical knowledge across Networking, Infrastructure, Datacentre, Virtualisation & Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams for project delivery.
• Manage technical design and lifecycle adherence for key projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Strategic Planning

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Lead Engineer / Technical Manager

Location: Hybrid | Permanent | Ref: 1465

About the Role

Join Telent’s Engineering Team and take the lead in shaping the future of critical infrastructure. As a Lead Engineer / Technical Manager, you’ll drive innovation, lead high-performing technical teams, and deliver cutting-edge multi-technology solutions across Network, Infrastructure, Datacentre, Security, and Virtualisation domains. If you have proven leadership experience and a passion for complex, impactful engineering work, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions.
2. Manage technical design, delivery, and lifecycle adherence for key projects.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
4. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and right-first-time delivery across services and projects.
5. Oversee resource planning and capacity management aligned to project needs.
6. Provide technical governance and mitigate risks on complex multi-technology initiatives.
7. Support product and solution development aligned with business roadmaps.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic technical leader with a strong track record of managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. You combine broad technical expertise in networking, infrastructure, virtualization, security, and datacentre environments with excellent communication, leadership, and commercial skills. You thrive in dynamic environments, guiding teams through complex project delivery and driving customer-focused innovation.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience leading technical teams.
• Deep technical knowledge across Networking, Infrastructure, Datacentre, Virtualisation & Security.
• Proven success delivering complex multi-technology solutions.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience in pre-sales, bids, and customer engagement.
• Expertise in engineering management, project delivery, and change leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with vendor certifications (Networks, Compute, Storage, Virtualisation) and design qualifications (TOGAF or equivalent) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of ITIL and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

What We Offer:

At Telent, you’ll find a career full of growth opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We champion an inclusive culture where everyone is celebrated and can thrive. Additional benefits include:

• Company vehicle
• Medical coverage
• Overtime options (capped/uncapped)
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support and occupational health services
• Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping through Telent Rewards

About Telent:

We’re a leading UK technology company specialising in mission-critical communications and infrastructure. Our 2,400+ strong team works together to connect communities and keep the nation’s digital infrastructure safe and operational 24/7. We value responsibility, collaboration, and customer focus — and we’re passionate about helping our people fulfil their potential.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in design, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology. Our work helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and deliver high performance. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.