IT Project Engineer

YourRecruit; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service provider in the UK is seeking an IT Project Engineer to oversee the planning and delivery of technical projects. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of 2nd/3rd Line support experience and strong communication skills. You will work closely with a dedicated team to impact over 400 businesses. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience delivering IT projects in an MSP or fast-paced IT environment.
• Strong technical grounding at 2nd/3rd Line level across Microsoft, networking & infrastructure.
• Proven experience in scoping, configuring, and implementing technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to client site visits).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement technical projects for SME clients, both remotely and on-site.
• Work closely with project managers and senior engineers to scope and plan solutions.
• Configure and deploy servers, networking, virtual desktops, and security solutions.
• Provide escalated technical input during project phases, ensuring successful delivery.

Skills

2nd/3rd Line Support Experience

Project Delivery Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Excellent Communication

Customer-First Approach

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure AD

Hyper-V

VMware

Microsoft 365

Citrix

Firewalls

Veeam

Job description

Overview

IT Project Engineer - Exciting New Role with a Leading MSP

Are you a skilled 2nd/3rd Line Engineer with hands-on project experience, ready to take the next step into a dedicated IT Project role? A fast-growing MSP is looking for a candidate to deliver complex technical projects for a diverse client base, expanding skills across enterprise-level tech. This is a brand-new opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team, working on high-value IT projects that make a real impact for 400+ businesses across the UK.

The Role

As an IT Project Engineer, you will take ownership of the planning, delivery, and implementation of a wide variety of technical projects. You’ll work closely with the wider engineering team, helping scope requirements, configure solutions, and ensure smooth deployment to client environments. You’ll be trusted to deliver across Microsoft, networking, virtualisation, and security technologies, providing technical expertise while maintaining excellent client communication. This is a role for someone with proven 2nd or 3rd Line experience, who has already been involved in project delivery and is looking to step fully into a project-focused position.

Your Day-to-Day

• Deliver and implement technical projects for SME clients, both remotely and on-site
• Work closely with project managers and senior engineers to scope and plan solutions
• Configure and deploy servers, networking, virtual desktops, and security solutions
• Provide escalated technical input during project phases, ensuring successful delivery
• Assist with client onboarding and infrastructure upgrades
• Document all project work and hand over smoothly to support teams
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring clients understand solutions and best practices

Tech You Will Work With

• OS & Servers: Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, Hyper-V, VMware
• Cloud & Virtualisation: Microsoft 365, Citrix, RDS
• Networking: Firewalls, switches, routers (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos)
• Backups & DR: Veeam, off-site disaster recovery solutions
• Monitoring & Security: MSP-standard monitoring tools, patching & endpoint protection

What You Bring

• At least 2 years' experience delivering IT projects in an MSP or fast-paced IT environment
• Strong technical grounding at 2nd/3rd Line level across Microsoft, networking & infrastructure
• Proven experience in scoping, configuring, and implementing technical solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Customer-first approach, with the ability to explain technical solutions in plain English
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to client site visits)

For your information

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