Neos Networks
Transmission Team Leader
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Base location: Glasgow
Hybrid working
Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + performance-related bonus + excellent benefits package, performance related annual bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Transmission Team Leader to lead a talented team of Designers and Tier 3 network Engineers.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical network infrastructure and customer solutions for both internal SSE stakeholders and commercial customers. You'll combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape network strategy, drive innovation, manage risk, and develop a high-performing team.
What You'll Be Doing
As Transmission Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of network design professionals.
- Conducting performance reviews, regular 1:1s, and supporting personal development plans.
- Managing resource planning and forecasting to ensure delivery against business demand.
- Overseeing network risk management and working closely with Operations teams to mitigate risks.
- Driving technical input into RFIs, ITTs, business cases, and infrastructure investment decisions.
- Supporting innovation initiatives, new technologies, and continuous improvement projects.
- Making informed technical and operational decisions to support business objectives.
- Ensuring high-quality network designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed standards.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external vendors.
- Championing best practice, quality standards, and operational excellence across the design function.
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What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- 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.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Telecommunications, Management, IT, or a related discipline.
- Professional experience within telecoms, utilities, or network infrastructure environments.
Technical Skills
- 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.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to influence both today's network delivery and tomorrow's technology strategy. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, helping to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network solutions while shaping future infrastructure investments. From supporting critical SSE business units to driving innovation and long-term network growth, you'll have a direct impact on how the organisation evolves and succeeds.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance, please contact careers@neosnetworks.com.
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