Global Circuit Infrastructure Manager

Global Circuit Infrastructure Manager - 12 Months Contract - Remote

Inside of IR35

36 hour week

£47.00 per hour

Remote / maybe some travel to Bracknell

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ years' experience in telecommunications or network infrastructure.
• Experience managing circuit portfolios.
• Knowledge of telecommunications regulations in key markets.
• Vendor management & negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of circuit types, capacities, & technologies.
• Strong analytical & problem solving abilities.
• Experience with circuit inventory management systems.
• Technical coordination or project management experience.
• MPLS, SD WAN, & Internet circuit technologies.
• Global telecommunications landscape.
• Network architecture & design principles.
• Circuit monitoring & management tools.
• Bandwidth management & optimization.
• Network security & compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunications or networking certifications.
• ITIL certification.
• Experience with major global telecom providers.
• Multi lingual capabilities.
• Background in network engineering.
• Experience with cloud connectivity solutions.

Position Overview

A Global Circuit Infrastructure Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's international network circuit portfolio, ensuring optimal connectivity, cost efficiency, and service delivery across all global locations. This role focuses on strategic circuit management, vendor relationships, and continuous service improvement across multiple regions.

Global Circuit Management

• Support global circuit strategy across EMEA, APAC, & Americas regions.
• Manage complex circuit portfolios including MPLS, SD WAN, Internet, & point to point services.
• Lead circuit transformation initiatives & technology refreshes.
• Oversee circuit migrations & upgrades across international locations.
• Maintain comprehensive global circuit inventory & documentation.
• Implement standardized processes for circuit lifecycle management.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with global telecommunications providers.
• Support negotiations for international circuit contracts & service agreements.
• Coordinate with regional vendors for new installations & service changes.
• Work with procurement on cost optimization initiatives across the global circuit portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Work with the Finance team to review & validate global circuit billing.

Delivery & Service Operations

• Coordinate with technical teams for service implementations.
• Manage service request workflows.
• Track & report on delivery service metrics.
• Oversee circuit change management processes.
• Support project coordination & management overflow for the IT Networks portfolio.
• Coordinate circuit service testing & acceptance.
• Maintain circuit service documentation & records.
• Facilitate circuit issue resolution between vendors & technical teams.

Strategic Planning

• Develop long term circuit infrastructure roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization & cost reduction.
• Analyse market trends & new technologies.
• Provide recommendations for circuit architecture improvements.
• Create & maintain circuit standards & procedures.
• Regular reporting on global circuit metrics & KPIs.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.