Lead Network Engineer

Morson Vital are recruiting on behalf of a major rail engineering and infrastructure partner for an experienced Network Communications Architect to join their Rail Infrastructure Communications & Information Systems division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence and deliver complex, safety‑critical network designs that support nationwide rail projects.

Role Purpose

The Lead Network Engineer will develop and tailor network designs for a variety of rail projects, using approved architecture templates and adapting them to meet specific cybersecurity, performance, and system requirements. You will liaise closely with telecom specialists, project delivery teams, and engineering stakeholders to ensure successful end‑to‑end delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce high‑level and detailed network designs

* Create network architecture diagrams, IP addressing and subnet design

* Develop cable schematics, diversity plans, and configuration documents

* Perform network configuration, FAT testing, on-site build, integration, and system testing

* Ensure design work meets required technical, quality, and safety standards

* Monitor progress against timescales and take corrective action where required

* Review and check network designs produced by colleagues

* Support tender evaluation and provide technical recommendations

* Uphold responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation and company procedures

Essential Experience & Qualifications

* Degree in engineering or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience

* Strong background in Network Communication Systems & Architectures, particularly LAN/WAN and secure network design

* Experience in safety‑related or regulated environments

* Understanding of the systems engineering life cycle

* Ability to work to industry quality and safety standards

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Ability to work to tight deadlines

* Cisco certification (CCNA or above) or equivalent working experience

Desirable Experience

* Chartered Engineer status

* IRSE Licence

* Experience with:

* Software Defined Networking (SDN)

* Virtualisation

* Data centre technologies

* Network automation

* Experience in UK rail operational telecoms, standards, or delivery

* Knowledge of wider railway systems

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