IT Project Engineer

Perfect Path Recruitment Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

IT training and development plans

Job summary

Perfect Path Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a growing MSP to recruit an IT Projects Engineer. The role focuses on delivering cloud, infrastructure, and managed IT projects across the South East and London, including on-site client deployments.

You will manage end-to-end projects, coordinate with clients, and work closely with the Projects Manager to ensure successful delivery. A proactive, customer-focused approach and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IT projects end-to-end in an MSP or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 migrations and cloud services.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the South East & London.

Responsibilities

• IT Project Delivery: End-to-end IT projects including migrations, upgrades, and installations to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Client Site Deployments: Travel to customer sites across London and the South East for infrastructure installations.
• Department Operations: Assist with project scheduling, technical documentation, risk assessments, and proactive monitoring.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide 2nd/3rd line remote support and monitor DR/backup systems.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain professional communication with clients and coordinate with the Projects Manager.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Networking & Infrastructure

Servers & Virtualization

Security & Continuity

Customer-facing communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Intune / Autopilot

Datto RMM

Autotask PSA

3CX

Job description

IT Projects Engineer – MSP / Cloud / Infrastructure

Location: Cowfold, West Sussex (With travel to client sites across the South East & London)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing up to 28 days), workplace pension scheme, structured professional IT training and development plans

Driving Licence: Required

Job Overview & Company Summary

Do you enjoy turning technical plans into successful outcomes? Are you an organised problem-solver who loves seeing IT projects through from kick-off to completion?

We are acting on behalf of an established, growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering outsourced IT support, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology services to businesses across the South East. They are looking for a talented Projects Engineer to join their technical team, manage client deployments, and deliver outstanding IT projects.

If you thrive on variety, love working with diverse client environments, and want a role with clear career progression, we want to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Career Development: Benefit from agreed training plans, certifications, and clear pathways for professional growth.
• Variety: No two days are the same, with exposure to a wide spectrum of modern cloud, server, and networking technologies.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your technical contributions make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• IT Project Delivery: Implement end-to-end technical projects (migrations, upgrades, and installations) to agreed timescales, budgets, and high quality standards.
• Client Site Deployments: Travel to customer sites across London and the South East when required to carry out infrastructure installations and hardware deployments.
• Department Operations: Assist with day-to-day project scheduling, accurate technical documentation, risk assessments, and proactive system monitoring.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide 2nd/3rd line remote support via RMM platforms, monitor backup/disaster recovery systems, and recommend technical enhancements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and work closely with the Projects Manager to flag issues early.

Essential Technical Skills

• Microsoft 365: Configuration and migrations (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Entra ID).
• Networking & Infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, VPN configurations, and Wi-Fi network deployments.
• Servers & Virtualization: Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Hyper-V virtualization.
• Security & Continuity: Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) deployment, endpoint security, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) rollouts.
• Core Competencies: Proven IT project delivery experience and professional, customer-facing communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Technologies

• UniFi deployment and network structured cabling/termination.
• Cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure) and Microsoft Intune / Autopilot.
• Remote Monitoring & Management (Datto RMM / Autotask PSA).
• Telephony (VoIP / 3CX) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS / FSLogix).
• Security platforms (Sophos XGS Firewalls, Huntress EDR/ITDR/SAT, and Inky Email Security) alongside Hikvision CCTV/NVR systems.

About You

• Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and IT literacy.
• Excellent time management, commercial awareness, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions, and stay calm under pressure.
• A professional telephone manner and a customer-focused attitude.