Network Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design and support network infrastructures in Guildford. The role involves managing LAN, WAN, WLAN environments, ensuring network security and performance, and collaborating with IT teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in network projects, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a customer-focused approach. Apply now to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation.
• Skilled in network security principles, capacity planning, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with VoIP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Oversee hardware/software upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

LAN design

WAN design

WLAN design

Network security principles

VoIP systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service mindset

Job description

Network Engineer - Guildford

Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking for a role where you can design, build, and support the full breadth of an organisation's network infrastructure? We have a fantastic position in Guildford to join a forward‑thinking organisation where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of all voice, data, video, and wireless services.

The Role

As a Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for planning, designing, deploying, and maintaining LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN environments. You'll ensure network reliability across all offices and sites, optimise performance, and play a key part in network security, disaster recovery, and capacity planning. Working closely with IT leadership and cross‑functional teams, you'll lead hands‑on installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and vendor‑management activities. You'll also support end users and contribute to building a robust, scalable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, servers, UPSs, and related hardware.
• Stay current with networking technologies, protocols, and standards through ongoing research.
• Oversee hardware/software upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to secure network products and services.
• Design, implement, and maintain VoIP systems, including phone servers and devices.
• Design and support Audio/Video systems across the organisation.
• Configure networks to ensure stability, reliability, and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of end‑user workstations, peripherals, and software.
• Ensure connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony, fax, and network appliances.
• Manage servers (email, database, printers, backup) and associated systems.
• Maintain network asset inventory and documentation.
• Provide network performance analysis, statistics, and reporting.
• Support and participate in network security solutions.
• Perform server and security audits, backups, and recovery processes.
• Work with department leaders to assess near‑ and long‑term network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation for network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Develop and uphold policies, procedures, and training for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

About You – Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation.
• Skilled in network security principles, capacity planning, and industry best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with VoIP systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and familiarity with testing tools for voice/data circuits.
• Strong understanding of data privacy practices and relevant regulations.
• Confident communicator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to research and present technical information in user‑friendly language.
• Highly motivated, detail‑driven, and able to prioritise in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem‑solving ability.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your network engineering career, we'd love to hear from you. Get in contact with Chapman Tate Associates to discuss this opportunity further.