Network Engineer Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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Network Engineer (Proxies) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria...
Posted Today by Octopus Computer Associates
Role DescriptionThis role will support the day-to-day management and maintenance of 28 Proxy Servers, including 10 in no...
- Rate £437 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Barrow in Furness, Cumbria and remote
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Network Deployment Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd
Network Deployment Engineer (Contract)Location: ManchesterContract Length: 3 WeeksStart Date: 10th AugustRate: £250 per...
- Rate £250 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Network Engineer - 6-Month Contract, Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, Coventry)
Posted 1 day ago by Hamilton Barnes
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise and OT network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, Warwickshire
Network Engineer – SC Cleared
Posted 1 day ago by Whitehall Resources
Network Engineer – SC ClearedWhitehall Resources are looking for a Network Engineer – SC Cleared. This role is hybrid wo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid-remote in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Mobile/Field Based Network Engineer - SD WAN Implementation - Central England
Posted 1 day ago by V-Source UK Ltd
My client are looking for a network engineer who has previous implementation experience with SD WAN for an initial 12 mo...
- Rate £215 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Field Based/Mobile - Central England
Cisco Enterprise Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
Strong expertise with Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS-XE), VLANs, STP, RSTP, port security, and Qos.Practical experience w...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Sheffield, Yorkshire
Mainframe Network Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Ixceed Solutions Ltd
Role: Mainframe Network EngineerLocation: London, UK (Hybrid)Duration: 6+ Months with possible extension.Responsibilitie...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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About Our Network Engineer Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a network engineer contractor do?
Organisations bring in Network Engineer contractors to implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise the network infrastructure that underpins an organisation's connectivity, whether within data centres, campus environments, branch office networks, or cloud-hosted environments. The work spans configuring switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers; troubleshooting network performance and connectivity issues; implementing network changes as part of technology projects; managing network monitoring and alerting; and supporting the documentation and operational maintenance of the network estate. Network Engineers are brought in to provide additional capacity during network projects, to cover vacancies within network operations teams, or to provide specialist expertise in particular networking technologies or vendor platforms.
The technical skills expected of Network Engineer contractors depend on the environment and the nature of the engagement. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, including routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, VLAN design, and switching architecture, is expected as a baseline. Hands-on experience with the relevant vendor platforms, most commonly Cisco for enterprise environments, alongside Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Aruba depending on the specific environment, is the primary practical requirement. For cloud-focused roles, knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP networking services including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and ExpressRoute is increasingly expected. Network security skills, including firewall policy management, IDS/IPS configuration, and network access control, are widely valued. Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification is well regarded and frequently listed as a preferred or required qualification.
What is the market like for network engineer contractors?
Network Engineer contracting is a steadily active and mid-volume market, driven by the ongoing need to maintain, upgrade, and extend network infrastructure across organisations of all sizes. The migration of enterprise network infrastructure to SD-WAN and cloud-based networking models is generating project-based network engineer contract demand as organisations replace legacy MPLS and campus switching infrastructure. The growth of hybrid working has created additional demand for network engineers who can support secure remote access infrastructure and manage the performance of distributed network environments. Rates are solid across the network engineering market, with specialists in cloud networking, SD-WAN, and network security consistently commanding rates above the generalist network engineer market.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do network engineer contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for network engineer roles in Birmingham typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many network engineer vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 network engineer contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to July 2026.