Network Engineer Contract Jobs in Manchester
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AKS Platform Engineer - Remote - AKS, Terraform, Azure Networking TrinIT Talent...
Posted Today by TrinIT Talent Ltd
Job Description:You'll be building a new AKS cluster end to end to enable a re-IP Addressing programme.There's an existi...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Senior Network Engineer | Network Discovery | Outside IR35
Posted Today by SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
The RoleYou will be responsible for assessing an existing network environment, validating infrastructure configurations...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London
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Senior Cisco Networking Engineer
Posted Today by Damia Group Ltd
Senior Cisco Networking Engineer - UK wide - Circa £500 per day OUTSIDE IR35 - 3 months+Please note: Due to the nature o...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Senior Network Architecture & Design Engineer – Cisco SD-WAN
Posted 1 day ago by Network Data Systems
Position OverviewThe Senior Network Architecture & Design Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, engi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Network Engineer (Squid Proxy & Palo Alto Security)
Posted 1 day ago by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CB...
Network Architect - Squid Proxy & Palo AltoKent/Hybrid - 2 days per week onsiteUp to 780 per day inside ir35Active S...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sevenoaks, Kent
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Network Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Network Engineer (VXLAN / CCNP / CCIE)Location: Remote with occasional travel to LondonEngagement: Contract, Inside IR35...
- Rate £706 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
NOC Specialist / Network Operations Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESKforce has a client that is seeking a NOC Specialist/Network Operations Engineer in Dallas, TX. There wi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Plano, Texas
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About Our Network Engineer Contract Roles in Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do network engineer contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for network engineer roles in Manchester 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 Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 network engineer contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to October 2026.