Senior Engineering Manager - Network & IP

Arqiva; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and utilities company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee the Network Design function. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IP networking (BGP, Multicast, OSPF) and a track record in managing successful teams. This role involves leading the design team, ensuring high standards and promoting an inclusive culture. The position is hybrid with regular on-site presence in Winchester and Chalfont.

Benefits

10% bonus

6% pension contribution

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including discounts on big brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical management role leading multi-discipline network teams.
• Background in high-availability, compliance-focused environments.
• Demonstrable success in setting engineering standards and improving ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Network Design team and uphold design governance.
• Plan and allocate resources across design and delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to manage risks.

Skills

BGP

Multicast

OSPF

Microwave networking

ServiceNow

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager - Network & IP

Location: Hybrid with regular on-site presence in Crawley Court (Winchester) and Chalfont (ideally one day a week in each). Occasional London (Newman Street) meetings.

We offer

• £70,000 – £75,000
• 10% bonus
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance

Purpose

We’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager Network & IP to lead the Network Design function and help modernise how we deliver secure, reliable, and scalable network services. You’ll manage a team of engineers, set and uphold design governance and best practice, and work closely with Agile squads and partners to enable high-availability services across our IP and (peer) Microwave environments. This role suits an inclusive people leader with strong IP networking depth (BGP, Multicast, OSPF) who can drive standards, allocate resources effectively, and support a major transformation of ways of working.

Accountabilities

• Lead and develop the Network Design team, setting clear standards, mentoring engineers, and promoting inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Own design governance for IP networking; champion secure-by-design, quality assurance, and testing standards.
• Plan and allocate resources across design and delivery, ensuring the right skills are assigned to the right work and milestones are met.
• Partner with Agile squads to enable iterative delivery while meeting security, policy, and compliance requirements.
• Track and report team KPIs (e.g., design quality, timeliness, problem management effectiveness) and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as first point of escalation for technical/delivery issues; support root-cause analysis and embed lessons learned.
• Coordinate with project managers, cross-functional stakeholders, and suppliers to manage dependencies and delivery risks.
• Input into network strategy, standards, and governance frameworks; support disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Contribute to tooling and workflow improvements that enhance agility, security, and operational governance.
• Represent the team in forums and reviews, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

• Deep IP networking expertise: BGP (must-have), Multicast (must-have), OSPF (strong plus).
• Familiarity with Microwave networking (nice-to-have; delivered by a peer team).
• Understanding of public cloud networking concepts and automation/NetOps practices.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow for workflow/ITSM.
• Strong stakeholder skills: resource planning, prioritisation, and clear communication.
• Inclusive leadership that builds trust, empowers engineers, and raises standards.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a technical management role leading multi-discipline network teams
• Background in high-availability, compliance-focused environments (service provider/MSP, finance trading, broadcast, telco, or similar).
• Demonstrable success setting engineering standards, governing designs, and improving ways of working.
• Exposure to Agile squad delivery and modern automation/NetOps approaches.
• Awareness of ITIL-aligned processes and problem/change management is advantageous.

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward. Connection. Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 24028
• Posting Date 09/29/2025, 12:55 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor\'s Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Crawley Court, Winchester, HANTS, SO21 2QA, GB; National Customer Service Centre, Huddersfield, WYORKS, HD8 9TQ, GB; Chalfont Grove, Gerrards Cross, BUCKS, SL9 8TW, GB

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