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We’re heading to the PTC event 👋🌴 Our consultants Jack Rafferty and Taylor Vickers are off to Hawaii to attend, and would love to catch up with people on the day. If you’re going along and fancy a coffee, a quick chat, or just putting a face to a name, make sure to say hello. It’s always good to connect, swap notes, and talk about what’s happening across the industry. Drop us a message or grab them at the event. See you there. ☕️ #PTC #Networking #IndustryEvents #HamiltonBarnes

Makes me laugh when I hear - “recruiters aren’t technical” 😂 They are at Hamilton Barnes 🌳😉 Found this when walking into a Hamilton Barnes 🌳 meeting room in London today 💪 If you need Network Engineers in the AI space - let me know ☎️

Leadership isn’t about spotting problems. It’s about bringing solutions. In our latest episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, James Garcia, Director at Runpod, shares how he approaches leadership while managing teams and critical infrastructure. For James, leadership means: ✅ Taking ownership of problems ✅ Bringing solutions, not just raising issues ✅ Constantly looking for efficiencies ✅ Being accountable for the outcome It’s a simple principle, but one that makes a real difference in fast-moving technical environments. 🎧 The full episode is out now. #HamiltonBarnes #RouteToNetworking #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #Infrastructure #CareersInTech

Huge congratulations to Taylor Vickers, our USA double award winner for December, taking home both MVP and Top Performer! 🇺🇸 Taylor is no stranger to this kind of recognition, having won both awards multiple times before – a true testament to his consistency and dedication. December was no exception. He continues to show he’s strong from all angles: voted MVP by his peers for the positive influence and energy he brings to the team, and Top Performer for consistently hitting targets and delivering results. Alongside managing his own roles, he’s been training new rookies and helping them get up to speed, demonstrating great leadership and teamwork. Taylor’s positivity, dedication, and ability to balance delivering results with supporting the team make him an outstanding example of all-round performance. Well done on another fantastic month and a brilliant way to finish the year! 🎉 #MVP #TopPerformer #USA #AustinOffice #TeamSuccess #HamiltonBarnes #Consistency #DoubleWin

…And another Rookie MVP, but this time in our Austin office – congratulations to Samantha Maas! 🙏🏻 🇺🇸 Samantha didn’t have the easiest start, but she’s proven that hard work pays off. Thrown into the deep end, she not only adapted but thrived, consistently pulling jobs and making a real impact in the market. Beyond the results, Samantha brings fantastic energy and good vibes to the office every day. Her positivity is infectious and really adds to the team culture, making her a pleasure to work with as well as a top performer. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her determination, focus, and consistency. A brilliant way to close out the year and set the tone for an exciting start to 2026! Congratulations Samatha 👏🏻 #RookieMVP #TopTalent #AustinOffice #TeamSuccess #HamiltonBarnes 

🎙️ New episode of The Route to Networking is out Wednesday This week, Ben Davies sits down with James Garcia, Director at Runpod, to talk about what really helps engineers break into the industry and progress faster once they are in. James shares a simple but powerful approach. Get close to the problems. Shadow people who are doing great work. Watch how experienced engineers think, not just what they deliver. Ask questions, even when it feels uncomfortable or like you might be getting in the way. How often do we wait for permission instead of leaning in? How much faster would you learn if you focused on understanding how problems are solved, not just ticking tasks off a list? It’s an honest conversation about curiosity, initiative, and learning by doing, especially in fast-moving technical environments. 🎧 Full episode out Wednesday. #HamiltonBarnes #RouteToNetworking #EngineeringCareers #TechPodcast #CareersInTech

Huge congratulations to Harry Barker, our Rookie MVP for December! 🏆 Harry has quickly built a reputation as a 'proper grafter'. He’s always putting the work in, staying consistent, and giving everything to the role. That effort is clearly paying off, especially in the fibre Germany market where he’s been delivering strong results and continuing to build real momentum. This is also Harry’s second time winning the Rookie MVP, having previously taken the trophy back in September. That consistency says a lot. And of course, no Harry post would be complete without mentioning the energy he brings to the team. Whether it’s day to day in the office or keeping everyone entertained at the Christmas party 😉, he always adds to the culture as well as the results. Well deserved, Harry. A strong finish to the year and a great platform to build on heading into 2026. #RookieMVP #TopTalent #TeamCulture #Consistency #HamiltonBarnes

January always gets people thinking. New year. New goals. A quiet question of “is this still working for me?” For a lot of UK network engineers, that question comes up around work. Same environment. Same projects. Same routine. Solid, but stagnant. Permanent roles are still a great option for many people. But they’re no longer the only way to build a strong, long-term career in networking. We’ve just published a blog exploring why so many UK network engineers are choosing to move into contracting, what really sits behind that decision, and what contracting actually looks like in today’s market. It’s not about saying one path is better than the other. It’s about understanding your options and deciding what fits you right now. If you’re heading into 2026 wanting something different, this might be a useful read. 👉 https://lnkd.in/etqMJU_B #NetworkEngineering #UKContracting #TechCareers #NetworkingJobs #HamiltonBarnes 

We’re excited to announce that Charlie Draper – known around the office as 'Dion', – has been promoted to Manager 🍾. When Charlie joined the business five years ago, our focus was primarily on the UK market. He was one of the first to help build out Germany, laying the foundations for what has now become a thriving European operation. What started as a small IP-focused team has grown into a full market covering fibre optics, data centres, enterprise, and more. Charlie’s work didn’t just grow the team and business in Germany – it inspired others to explore new markets across Europe, helping shape our broader international growth strategy. This promotion is well deserved and recognises both his commercial impact and leadership within the team. Congratulations, Charlie – we can’t wait to see how you continue to drive growth across Europe 🇪🇺🚀. #HamiltonBarnes #Leadership #Promotion #Networking #EuropeanExpansion 

Happy Friday! Looking for a new opportunity? Visit our website for the latest perm and contract opportunities and apply! https://bit.ly/3rBAub6 #ITJobs #IP #fibre #DVcleared #wireless #RF #networkengineer #cybersecurity #contract #permjobs