IT Project Engineer

Chorley
3 months ago
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Job Title: IT Project Engineer

Location: Chorley

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Project Engineer / 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a growing, friendly and dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) who deliver support both remotely and in person to Businesses across the UK.

The Role of IT Project Engineer

The IT Project Engineer / Senior IT Support Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering IT infrastructure projects for multiple clients in a managed services environment. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and client-facing skills to design, implement, and optimize solutions that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the IT Project Engineer

Project Leadership: Lead projects from planning through implementation, including cloud migrations, network buildouts, virtualization, and security modernisations. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

Technical Solution Design: Architect and deploy solutions such as Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange/O365 migrations, and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and secure network hardware (VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches).

Client Engagement: Act as a technical lead and consultant, communicating directly with clients to align technology solutions with business goals. Provide Tier 3 escalation support

Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, configurations, standards, and SOWs. Provide regular updates to clients and leadership.

Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security improvements (MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, secure remote access). Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.

Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements. Implement scripts and tools to enhance efficiency and reliability of IT services.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and client IT departments to ensure seamless project execution. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Person Specification for the IT Project Engineer

* Minimum 3 years' experience in an MSP or multi-client environment.

* Strong background in Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, and network infrastructure.

* Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Cisco/Meraki/Fortinet, Intune, and cloud technologies.

* Proven success leading migrations, upgrades, and implementations independently.

* Excellent communication, client-facing, and project management skills.

* Commitment to documentation, continuous learning, and white-glove service.

Benefits

* Career progression opportunities.

* 23 Days Holiday

* Company pension

* Health & wellbeing programme

* On-site parking

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