The Network Collective has a vacancy for a Senior Consultant.

Person Specification – Senior Consultant (Technical Consultant)

Qualifications & Professional Background

• Proven experience delivering technical solutions across network and telecoms domains (e.g., SD‑WAN, SASE, UCaaS, CCaaS, LAN/WiFi, Mobility)
• Strong background in complex network and telecoms architectures for enterprise customers

• Demonstrable experience capturing, analysing, and validating technical requirements

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a consulting or technical services environment

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Broad, up‑to‑date understanding of network and telecoms technologies and operational models
• Ability to review and challenge customer strategies to ensure alignment with current industry best practice and emerging trends

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex technical and business requirements

• Proficiency producing high‑quality technical documentation for customer‑facing output

• Knowledge of procurement processes, evaluation methodologies, and commercial comparison models

Project & Delivery Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously across a range of customers and services
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to produce accurate, thorough work under pressure

• Competence using project management tools and software for progress reporting and governance tracking

• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and responsibility in delivery of assignments

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with customers, colleagues, and vendors at all levels
• Ability to manage customer expectations professionally throughout all stages of project engagement

• Strong negotiation, advisory, and stakeholder‑management skills, suited to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Vendor & Market Engagement

• Ability to build and maintain credible peer relationships with key market vendors to remain informed of technical developments and trends
• Professional approach to managing third‑party vendor interactions, maintaining high ethical standards

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative in progressing tasks without close supervision
• High level of professionalism and integrity when dealing with clients and partners

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively

• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement