Lead Network Engineer

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department seek a Lead Network Engineer.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the global authority in precision timing at a defining moment for UK digital infrastructure.

Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems (such as GPS) – which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming and spoofing. This will underpin essential services, including

• Telecommunications,
• Online banking,
• Emergency response,
• Transport networks, and
• Wider digital and data-driven operations.

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society - and your leadership will help ensure they remain secure, reliable and robust even if global navigation satellite systems fail.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 strategy and 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