IT Project Engineer

Perfect Path Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled IT Project Field Engineer to join their team in Northampton. The role involves executing IT and networking projects, providing consultancy to clients, and supporting IT implementations. Candidates must have over 3 years of experience and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary up to £35,000 plus benefits including profit share and company vehicle are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Profit Share Scheme

Excellent annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Project IT Engineer or similar Senior IT Support role.
• Proven skills in implementing and troubleshooting cloud, enterprise hardware, software, and network solutions.
• Strong background in IT Project Management principles and effective stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the IT Delivery Team to execute and manage IT and networking projects.
• Act as a Key Technical Escalation Point for complex issues.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and scope IT solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Deployment

Azure Cloud Services

Enterprise Networking Solutions

IT Security and Compliance

Advanced Connectivity

Job description

IT Project Field Engineer

Job Title : IT Project Engineer

Location : Northampton office – UK Travel (via company vehicle)

Salary : up to £35,000 basic + Company Profit Share + Company Vehicle

Industry : IT Managed Service Provider

Essential : Full UK Driving Licence & Strong IT delivery experience based close to Northampton

Overview

Join the IT Delivery Team at a Leading MSP!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Project Engineer to join the dedicated IT Delivery Team at a premier Managed Service Provider (MSP). This organisation is revolutionizing telecoms and IT solutions for businesses, focusing on expert support, innovation, and genuine care for customer success.

If you are an ambitious IT Professional with deep experience in cloud and networking, ready for a field-based role involving frequent travel and utilizing a company vehicle, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Occasional necessary overnight stays are fully covered.

The Opportunity : Execute IT & Networking Projects

This pivotal role involves working as a key member of the IT Delivery Team, responsible for the architecting and implementation of critical IT solutions for diverse clients. You will work alongside the Head of Technology to advise clients on the appropriate services and solutions.

We are looking for expertise in :

• Microsoft 365 Deployment
• Azure Cloud Services
• Enterprise Networking Solutions
• Advanced Connectivity
• IT Security and Compliance

Core Responsibilities & Expertise

• Project Implementation : Collaborate within the IT Delivery Team to execute, implement, and manage a wide array of IT and networking projects.
• Technical Escalation : Act as a Key Technical Escalation Point for complex issues, providing resolutions and documentation.
• Client Consultancy : Engage with clients and sales teams to understand requirements and scope effective transformative IT solutions.
• Infrastructure Management : Participate in internal IT project work, focusing on network infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and enhancing internal IT security protocols.
• Customer Onboarding : Conduct technical surveys for onboarding new customers, ensuring the support team has all necessary information.
• Compliance : Experience with and deployment of the Cyber Essentials framework and best-practice security solutions.
• Support & Training : Handle escalated IT support tickets and provide training to support staff and customers.

What You Need to Succeed

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Project IT Engineer or similar Senior IT Support role.
• Proven skills in implementing and troubleshooting cloud, enterprise hardware, software, and network solutions.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Azure, and the entire Microsoft 365 stack.
• Expertise in Networking Technologies, ideally including Meraki and Watchguard.
• Direct experience with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Group Policy, and Endpoint Manager (Intune).
• Strong background in IT Project Management principles and effective stakeholder liaison.

Essential Qualities

• Resolution Driven and commercially aware.
• Strong Problem-Solving Mentality and proactive issue identification.
• Excellent Customer Engagement skills and a professional approach.
• High level of business acumen and effective workload prioritization.
• Full valid UK driving licence is required (essential for the field-based nature).

Benefits & Culture

Join a workplace that champions its people, focusing on innovation and collaboration.

• Competitive Salary + Profit Share Scheme.
• Excellent annual leave (22 days + Bank holidays + birthday, increasing to 25 days).
• Healthcare Top-Up Cash Plan and Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Company Pension scheme.
• Company Vehicle provided for field-based duties.

Application Details

If you are a talented IT Project Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding career path in Managed Services, apply through Perfect Path Recruitment today