Lead Network Engineer - Mission-Critical Timing&Resilience

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in its Time & Frequency department to drive the delivery and management of the National Timing Centre (NTC) network infrastructure. You will provide strategic and technical leadership, own the design and evolution of network solutions, and mentor the team to ensure high performance.

You will work on mission-critical projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, while maintaining governance and risk

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in network engineering with delivery of complex infrastructure projects/solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering mission-critical projects within UK Government or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build, mentor and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and their application within complex network environments.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of the NTC network infrastructure and ensure deployment of mission-critical capabilities.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the NTC Network Engineering team.
• Own the design, implementation and evolution of network infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement of network capabilities to meet future demands.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and the Technical Authority to shape strategy and steer delivery of network solutions.
• Ensure governance, risk and assurance across quality, health and safety, security and environmental standards.
• Mentor and develop colleagues while driving a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Network engineering

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulated environments

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in its Time & Frequency department to drive the delivery and management of the National Timing Centre (NTC) network infrastructure. You will provide strategic and technical leadership, own the design and evolution of network solutions, and mentor the team to ensure high performance.

You will work on mission-critical projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, while maintaining governance and risk