IT Infrastructure Manager

Gordon Murray Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive manufacturer based in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the delivery and optimisation of enterprise-wide infrastructure services. The role requires strong technical leadership across networking, cloud technologies, and security, with responsibilities in team management and vendor relationships. Ideal candidates will have robust IT infrastructure expertise and relevant certifications, along with a commitment to driving innovation. This position is onsite in Shalford and offers competitive benefits, including a private medical scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure management within multi-vendor environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex infrastructure scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure services including networking and cloud technologies.
• Drive optimisation and innovation across technologies.
• Manage a high-performing infrastructure team.

Skills

IT infrastructure leadership

Network management (LAN/WAN/MPLS)

Active Directory

Troubleshooting infrastructure issues

IT security knowledge

Vendor management

Experience with Azure

Experience with VMware

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Education

Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Azure, ITIL)

Job description

Overview

Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver centric connection.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the delivery, optimisation, and development of our enterprise-wide infrastructure services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ensuring our technology backbone – from servers and networks to cloud and security – is reliable, scalable, and future-ready.

Department IT     Employment Type Permanent   Location Shalford   Workplace type Onsite   Reporting To Mark Lewis

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support infrastructure services across networking, servers, storage, backups, disaster recovery, and hosting.
• Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert, working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Drive optimisation and innovation across on-premise and cloud technologies (Azure, VMware, Microsoft 365).
• Ensure high levels of service availability, performance, and security across all infrastructure platforms.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team, setting clear objectives and supporting growth.
• Oversee vendor relationships and service providers to deliver operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to strengthen threat and vulnerability management.
• Lead infrastructure strategy and ensure alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong track record in IT infrastructure leadership within complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Deep technical expertise across networks (LAN/WAN/MPLS), firewalls, storage, backups, Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Proven experience designing and delivering both on-premise and cloud solutions.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues (2nd/3rd line).
• Strong understanding of IT security, DR strategies, and infrastructure governance.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Azure, ITIL) or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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