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# Lead Network Engineer

- **Company:** National Physical Laboratory
- **Location:** Teddington, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Network Architecture
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-network-engineer/national-physical-laboratory-job108003559

## About the Role

Essential:

 * Proven expertise in network engineering with delivery of complex infrastructure projects/solutions, at scale
 * Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience)
 * Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable:

 * 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
 * Strong 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.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

## Description

* Lead the delivery and management of the NTC network infrastructure, ensuring successful 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
 * Continuous improvement of network capabilities, enhancing existing infrastructure to meet future demands
 * Partner with senior stakeholders and the Technical Authority to shape strategyand steer the delivery of network solutions
 * Ensure compliance with governance requirements, managing risk and assurance (across quality, health and safety, security and environmental standards)
 * Mentoring and developing colleagues while driving a culture of technical excellence


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