IT Consultant

Nextech Group Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Managed Services Provider in Preston is seeking an experienced IT Consultant to engage directly with customers, delivering impactful IT solutions. The role involves conducting infrastructure audits, collaborating on project delivery, and staying current with emerging technologies. Essential skills include consultancy experience and strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking. This position offers a hybrid working model, excellent work-life balance, and diverse project opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteering day per year

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee rewards and loyalty recognition

Regular social events

Professional training and development

Wellbeing and financial support schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing consultancy for IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of IT networking, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer audits to assess infrastructure needs.
• Translate findings into solution proposals.
• Collaborate on project delivery and customer documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends.

Skills

Technical consultancy

IT infrastructure

Networking

Microsoft 365

Azure

Cybersecurity

Communication

Tools

Microsoft certifications

VMware

Cisco

Fortinet

Veeam

Ubiquiti

Job description

Role : IT Consultant

Location : Preston Hybrid (with some customer site visits)

Sector : Managed Services / IT Consultancy

Salary : up to £50,000 depending on experience

The role

Are you a technically minded problem solver who loves working directly with customers to design and deliver impactful IT solutions?

We're looking for a Technical Solutions Consultant to join a growing Managed Services Provider, helping organisations modernise, secure, and optimise their IT environments.

This role sits within a dynamic Project Delivery Team and blends customer engagement, solution design, and hands‑on technical delivery. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders – auditing environments, uncovering opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting successful implementations.

What You'll Do

• Conduct customer audits and discovery sessions (virtual or on‑site) to assess infrastructure and understand business needs.
• Translate findings into solution outlines, recommendations, and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams on project delivery – assisting with migrations, configurations, and reviews.
• Document customer environments, update reports, and share insights with colleagues.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and pursue certifications that grow your expertise.
• Every day is varied, combining consultancy, delivery, and continuous learning – all while shaping outstanding customer experiences.

What We're Looking For

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience delivering customer‑facing technical consultancy within IT infrastructure or managed services.
• Strong knowledge across IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset – able to work closely with sales, delivery, and support teams.

Desirable

• Certifications from Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, Veeam, or Ubiquiti.
• Hands‑on Azure architecture and migration experience.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS).Understanding of modern networking (SD‑WAN, SASE, ZTNA).
• Experience within an MSP or consultancy environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work on diverse, cutting‑edge projects across modern IT technologies.
• Collaborative, supportive culture where technical expertise is valued and developed.
• Clear career pathway from fixed term to permanent, with opportunities for certification and progression.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and customer environments.
• Hybrid working and excellent work‑life balance.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off.
• 1 volunteering day per year.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Employee rewards & loyalty recognition.
• Regular social events and achievement celebrations.
• Professional training & development opportunities.
• Wellbeing and financial support schemes.