IT Infrastructure Network Engineer

Summary

Are you a hands‑on Network Engineer who thrives on the open road rather than being chained to a desk? Do you love the satisfaction of physical deployments, complex problem‑solving, and seeing the direct impact of your work?

Contract Details

• Duration: 12‑month fixed term with potential for extension
• Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Field‑based across the South East geographical area
• Team: Works in dynamic, collaborative pairs of two

Mission: Dual‑Project Deployment

You will be responsible for executing two simultaneous projects while maintaining and enhancing the existing network.

• NIS Project (Network Security) – Install and deploy critical “box” network security hardware to safeguard infrastructure against modern threats.
• WAN Upgrade – Remove and upgrade legacy systems to modern WAN infrastructure, preventing telephone connectivity drops and ensuring remote treatment and process sites remain online 24/7.

Typical Week

Highly active, 37‑hour field role with no two days the same. Your main focus will be on‑site heavy lifting and engineering tasks.

• On‑site project execution: Travel across the regional estate to install, maintain, and decommission physical equipment at data centres and remote processing sites.
• Hardware & cabling: Mount network cabinets, switches, and routers (using power tools) and implement structured cabling solutions (Ethernet, Cat5e, Cat6a, single/multimode fibre).
• Power & protocol management: Work with 230v AC, 24v and 48v DC power systems used by low‑voltage routers, switches and sensors.
• High‑level support: Back up the IT Helpdesk with 2nd and 3rd line support for complex routing, switching, and security issues both on and off site.

Key Qualifications

• Certification: CCNA, CompTIA, or equivalent formal training.
• Field experience: Proven experience with physical network installations, patching, and enclosure mounting.
• Protocol expertise: Solid knowledge of routing, switching and network security protocols.
• Versatility: Comfortable working with low‑voltage DC power systems and adopting a security‑first mentality.
• Communication skills: Ability to collaborate with a site partner and explain technical solutions clearly to non‑technical users.
• IT savviness: Experience with Google Workspace/M365, cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure/AWS), ITIL frameworks, or a background in the water/utilities sector.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: Up to £50,000 (fixed term with potential extension) plus company van and standby costs.
• Stakeholder pension scheme: up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holiday entitlement: 5 weeks plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service; flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell time.
• Additional paid benefits: volunteer days, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, and wellbeing‑related benefits.
• Equal opportunity and inclusion statement: We recognise that diversity of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity brings creativity and excellence. All applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally.

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