At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented team to deliver innovative network solutions and drive technical excellence.
- Company: Join Neos Networks, a forward-thinking company offering flexible working arrangements.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, employee discounts, and mental health support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on network delivery and shape future technology strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in transmission network design and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Transmission Team Leader
Neos Networks offers alternative working arrangements that give employees flexibility, including office, home and hybrid working. Base location: Glasgow. Working pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week. Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) with a performance‑related bonus and a comprehensive benefits package to support family, finances and wellbeing.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Transmission Team Leader to lead a talented team of Designers and Tier 3 network Engineers. This role plays a key part in delivering critical network infrastructure and customer solutions for both internal SSE stakeholders and commercial customers. You will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape network strategy, drive innovation, manage risk and develop a high‑performing team.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of network design professionals.
- Conduct performance reviews, regular 1:1s and support personal development plans.
- Manage resource planning and forecasting to ensure delivery against business demand.
- Oversee network risk management and work closely with Operations teams to mitigate risks.
- Drive technical input into RFIs, ITTs, business cases and infrastructure investment decisions.
- Support innovation initiatives, new technologies and continuous improvement projects.
- Make informed technical and operational decisions to support business objectives.
- Ensure high‑quality network designs are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed standards.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and external vendors.
- Champion best practice, quality standards and operational excellence across the design function.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in transmission network design, technical leadership or management roles.
- Strong understanding of transmission technologies, including SDH, PDH, Microwave, Radio, IP/Layer 3 networks.
- Experience working with vendor platforms such as Cisco, Nokia and Connection Master.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing technical teams.
- Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Telecommunications, Management, IT or a related discipline.
- Professional experience within telecoms, utilities or network infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of fibre network specifications and design standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Visio.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑focused recommendations.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Employee Discounts
- Birthday & Volunteering Leave
- Pension with Service‑related Increases
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday Buy
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to influence both today’s network delivery and tomorrow’s technology strategy. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, help deliver reliable, scalable and cost‑effective network solutions, and shape future infrastructure investments. Your direct impact will help shape how the organisation evolves and succeeds.
Transmission Team Leader in Glasgow employer: LE03 Neos Networks
At Neos Networks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in the thriving telecoms sector. With competitive salaries and a performance-related bonus, joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the public sector.
