Network Manager - #3653105

Location: London / International Field-Based

Work Model: Initial onsite presence, transitioning to a flexible Hybrid model (2/3 days)

The Opportunity

Join an industry leader with over 30 years of heritage in delivering cutting‑edge Smart Technology to some of the world’s largest Super Yachts and most prestigious residential properties.

As a family‑run business that prizes organic growth and professional development, we are looking for a hands‑on Network Manager to lead our networking department. This is a "bridge" role where you will oversee two engineers while remaining deeply involved in the architecture and delivery of multi‑million‑pound international projects.

The Role

You won’t just be configuring hardware; you will be the architectural backbone of incredible vessels and estates. You will lead the gap between design and delivery, spending approximately 4-5 weeks a year traveling internationally to top shipyards and luxury sites to finalize, test, and hand over flawless systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Strategy: Consult on network architecture for elite, high‑stakes environments.
• Deployment: Configure and commission routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, and WAN.
• Leadership: Manage and coach a team of engineers, setting the gold standard for technical quality.
• Client Interface: Act as the technical face of the company with owners’ reps, architects, and third‑party contractors.
• Quality Assurance: Own the final sign‑off, from fault‑finding to as‑built documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Certifications: CCNA is essential (CCNP or equivalent experience is highly desirable).
• Core Networking: Expert knowledge of VLANs, Trunking, STP, DHCP/DNS, and Routing (OSPF/BGP).
• Security & Wireless: High‑level firewall configuration (Cisco, Fortinet, etc.) and Enterprise Wi‑Fi deployment (Ekahau).
• Connectivity: Multi‑WAN/SD‑WAN solutions (Peplink, Celerway) and VSAT integration.
• Specialized Systems: Awareness of AV‑over‑IP (Multicast/IGMP) and physical layer experience (Fiber optics).

The Ideal Candidate

• Calm Under Pressure: You deliver perfection in high‑expectation, luxury environments.
• Travel Ready: Excited to work internationally, typically on a Monday–Friday field basis.
• Professional: Punctual, smart, and capable of representing the brand on high‑profile sites.
• Communication: Confident, client‑facing interpersonal skills in English.
• Overtime: Generally 5–10%, paid at 1.5x after 8 hours.
• Travel Perks: All accommodation paid + €40 per stay subsistence allowance.
• Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays + additional 3-4 days for Christmas closure.
• Future Growth: Clear path to building out and scaling the department.