Network Lead - Global

The Weir Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Network Lead to oversee network services and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure Networking and relevant network technologies. Responsibilities include supporting long-term networking goals and collaborating with vendors for service compliance. This role is hybrid based in Glasgow, offering opportunities for career growth and a focus on a safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of relevant Network technologies/standards.
• Ability to perform the objectives outlined.

Responsibilities

• Support a 3–5-year Networking strategic plans.
• Work with vendors and MSPs for service performance.
• Lead network infrastructure Build activities.
• Oversee 3rd party vendors for compliance.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety culture.

Skills

Network Design

Routing and Switching

Firewalls and Security

Azure Networking

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Network Lead - Global | Division: Weir Business Services | Location: Glasgow Hybrid

Purpose of Role: As the Networks Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of Network Services across the global estate. You will require an in‑depth understanding of both traditional networking and Azure Networking, as well as solid, lived experience of supporting critical global, operational network services. Weir subscribes to the ‘Plan – Build – Run’ model. This role is mainly focused in the ‘Plan’ function, where forward thinking and strategic planning constitute the bulk of responsibility and engagement. Network solution design and collaboration with Weir Solution Architects will feature prominently. You will also contribute to Build activities, delivering products into service and handover into support, and provide leadership and operational oversight for the remaining ‘Build’ and all ‘Run’ operations of Network Services. Areas of responsibility include WAN, LAN, DC, and Cloud Azure networking. You will collaborate closely with other IS&T teams, vendors, and strategic partners to ensure that designs and services are delivered to the business in line with agreed service levels. There is a ‘Follow the Sun’ support and project delivery model, therefore working closely with colleagues in remote time zones will be a key part of this role.

Why choose Weir

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. There is no set path that our people must take; everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a 3–5-year Networking strategic plans and goals that will underpin Weir business success.
• Working with vendors and MSPs to ensure service performance meets contractual obligations and business needs.
• Where necessary, leading on network infrastructure Build activities, coordinating with Project Managers on deployment, release management and implementation of new services.
• Overseeing and supporting 3rd party vendors and MSPs when installing, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring network hardware and services, ensuring compliance with roadmaps, policies, and standards.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge, Education and Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

• Experience of relevant Network technologies/standards:
• Network Design
• Routing and Switching
• Firewalls and Security
• Azure Networking

About Weir

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Weir is a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.