Network Implementation Engineer (12 month FTC)

Addo Food Group Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Network Implementation Engineer to support a major network transformation across its group estate. Hybrid UK role with travel to sites and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will lead VLAN standardisation, network segmentation, and coordinate project delivery with internal IT teams, suppliers and site stakeholders, ensuring successful implementation with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Extensive network engineering background with VLANs and segmentation.
• Experience delivering network infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects with planning, risks, and delivery.
• Able to coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification.
• Manufacturing/FMCG multi-site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale network segmentation and VLAN standardisation across UK sites.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate network deployment across IT teams, suppliers, and site stakeholders.
• Translate network requirements into deployment plans.
• Manage governance, reporting, risks, issues, and communications.
• Plan migrations, cutovers, and implementations with minimal disruption.
• Ensure VLAN structures align with group standards.
• Build relationships and act as main project contact.
• Travel to sites as required.

Skills

Network segmentation

VLAN configurations

Switching technologies

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-site coordination

Education

PRINCE2 PMP certification

Job description

Location: Nottingham

12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Location: Hybrid (UK) with travel to Group sites as required

We are looking for an experienced Network Implementation Engineer to support the delivery of a major network transformation programme across our Group estate.

This role will play a key part in a board-sponsored project focused on network segmentation and VLAN standardisation across multiple sites. Working closely with internal IT teams, external partners, and business stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving project delivery whilst providing the technical understanding needed to support successful implementation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong network engineering background who enjoys managing technical projects, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of complex infrastructure changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale network segmentation and VLAN standardisation programme across multiple UK sites.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate network implementation activities across internal IT teams, external suppliers, and site stakeholders.
• Translate technical network requirements into structured delivery and deployment plans.
• Manage project governance, reporting, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate network migrations, cutovers, and implementation activities whilst minimising disruption to business operations.
• Ensure VLAN structures and network segmentation are delivered in line with Group standards and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a key contact for project updates and delivery activities.
• Travel to sites as required to support planning, coordination, and successful project delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong network engineering background with experience of VLANs, network segmentation, and switching technologies.
• Proven experience delivering network infrastructure, transformation, or technical projects.
• Experience managing projects, including planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and delivery coordination.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience delivering network transformation or multi-site infrastructure projects.
• Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of WAN, firewall, and cloud networking technologies.
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.

If you're a network professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent project delivery and stakeholder management skills, we'd love to hear from you.

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