Network Engineering Manager – In this position you will work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams. There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies, influence design and deliver systems to the highest quality. You will be responsible for consulting on design, configuring network hardware, commissioning, and delivery of a project’s network and telecommunications systems as a department lead. It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with good Client facing skills and have strong network engineering experience and excellent knowledge of wireless networks, fibre optics and telecoms systems. This is a field-based role that also requires international travel. The position will see you working on systems that are deployed in the high end residential market and within the integration of bullet proof systems in the world of high end superyachts.
Consult on network design and architecture for yacht and residential projects.
Configure, deploy and commission network infrastructure (routing/switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, WAN).
Own technical quality: testing, fault-finding, and final sign-off readiness.
Produce and maintain accurate documentation (as-built, configs, IP plans, test results).
Provide practical escalation support during build and commissioning.
Lead and support a team of engineers on live projects (allocation, guidance, standards, coaching).
Manage interfaces with shipyards, builders, owners’ reps, and third-party contractors.
Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager.
Train and upskill engineers—raise consistency across the department.
CCNA – essential
CCNP – desirable (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience designing and delivering networks end-to-end.
VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, routing basics (OSPF preferred; BGP a plus).
QoS and traffic shaping principles (especially important for voice/video).
Multicast/IGMP basics (helpful in AV-over-IP environments).
PoE design awareness (budgets, switch selection, edge device demands).
Enterprise Wi-Fi deployment and management (controller-based or equivalent).
Wi-Fi surveys, coverage analysis and heatmaps (Ekahau or equivalent).
Commissioning approach that proves performance, not just “looks connected”.
Firewall configuration and deployment (Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, Palo Alto). • Solid fundamentals: segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access/VPN, ACL deployment.
Multi-WAN / SD-WAN style solutions and path selection (Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, Kognitive networks, etc.).
3G/4G/5G routers/modems, ISP management, VSAT connectivity constraints.
SIP/VoIP fundamentals (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP telephony systems.
Fault-finding and commissioning are compulsory.
Comfortable using hand tools and network/telecom test equipment.
Fibre experience: handling and testing basics (power levels/links) — OTDR knowledge a plus. General
Strong English (written and spoken) and confident client-facing communication.
Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint).
If you have the desire / ability to travel and now seek a new fun and truly bespoke position then please send me your full technical CV that covers ideally all of the above.
YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE UK AND ALLOWED TO WORK HERE LEGALLY AND SHOW A CLEARLY DEFINED SKILL SET WITHIN THE CV
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To have overall responsibility for the supervision of the school premises including:
Locking and unlocking the premises
Ensuring community users sign the Lettings sheet
Carrying out security checks, including the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the school’s grounds
Operation of fire, security systems and all weather pitch
Operation of boilers for heating and hot water
Responding to emergencies affecting the school premises
Attention to security is very important to ensure there is no unauthorised access during the hire period
To be proactive in maintaining excellent cleaning standards in both designated areas and those required in support of the Premises team
To carry out maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and painting
Moving furniture as requested, within Health & Safety guidelines e.g. setting out and clearing away chairs and tables, or moving water urns
Cleaning floors and other communal areas as requested by the Premises Manager
Ensure any Health & Safety issues are reported to the Premises Manager or Operations Director
Ensure safe working practices and the correct use of plant and equipment at all times
Safe storage of all cleaning and COSHH materials
Contributing to risk assessment
Other duties arising from the use of the school site
Carry out emergency cleaning duties which may arise
To carry out related Premises maintenance, such as descaling of taps, flushing toilets, litter picking,setting up chairs/tables, 3G Astro Turf maintenance
Where necessary ensuring that main entrances and paths are clear of snow or ice by applying salt
To maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings
Trouble shoot problems as they arise
To carry out your duties in a polite, efficient and cheerful manner building relationships with regular users
To treat students, parents, staff, visitors and contractors with care, consideration and courtesy in accordance with the school’s ethos and values
To promote a favourable image of Northwood School to all building users
To present high standards of personal appearance in accordance with the school’s ethos and values
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 20:00, with a 30 minute break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
