Lead IT Engineer

Sterling Bridge; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing technology firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Lead Technical Engineer who is hands-on with a strong background in technical leadership. The position offers autonomy in shaping technical standards and infrastructure decisions while guiding a team of engineers. With a salary range of £40,000 to £55,000, this hybrid role is designed for senior engineers looking to step into leadership. The company values ownership and real influence without the hindrance of corporate politics.

Qualifications

• Strong background in senior technical or 3rd Line roles.
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365 & Active Directory.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and virtualisation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical escalation point for engineering teams.
• Guide other engineers on infrastructure decisions.
• Lead complex cloud, infrastructure, and security work.

Skills

Strong background in senior technical or 3rd Line roles

Deep knowledge of Windows Server

Hands-on experience with Azure

Tools

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Technical Engineer

Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 £55,000

Technical Leadership | Real Influence | Cloud, Infrastructure & Security | No Red Tape

Were working with a high-performing technology business in Bournemouth thats scaling fast and investing heavily in its technical leadership layer. Theyre now looking for a Lead Technical Engineer someone who still loves being hands-on but also wants real influence over technology, standards, and direction.

This role sits right at the intersection of engineering and leadership. Youll be the technical escalation point, guiding other engineers, shaping infrastructure decisions, and leading complex cloud, infrastructure, and security work. No politics. No endless approvals. Just ownership, trust, and the freedom to build things properly.

If youre currently a strong 3rd Line / Senior Engineer doing leadership without the title (or pay), this is the role that finally gives you both.

Qualifications

• Strong background in senior technical or 3rd Line roles

• Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365 & Active Directory

• Hands-on experience with Azure, virtualisation...