Lead Project Engineer Projects · Moorgate - London

Ekco Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative cloud solutions provider as a Lead Project Engineer, where you will spearhead transformational projects in Public and Private Cloud environments. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, agile team, ensuring top-tier service delivery and client satisfaction. With a strong focus on mentoring and collaboration, you will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions while promoting best practices. The company fosters a culture of growth and development, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and learning. If you're passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days leave plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Participation in EkcOlympics

Unlimited access to Pluralsight

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Cloud Managed Services provider role.
• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure services.
• Experience managing Private Cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Cloud projects.
• Collaborate with Project Management for successful delivery.
• Create design documentation for client solutions.

Skills

Azure infrastructure services

Private Cloud services

IaaS deployments

Communication skills

Cross-functional team management

Mentoring experience

Tools

Terraform

DevOps practices

CI/CD tools

Microsoft 365 services

Job description

About Ekco

Founded in 2016, Ekco is one of the fastest-growing cloud solution providers in Europe. We specialize in enabling companies to progress along the cloud maturity journey, managing transformation, and optimizing outcomes from existing technology investments. In essence, we take businesses to the cloud and back. We have over 450 talented colleagues across regional offices in the UK, Benelux, and Ireland.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Lead Project Engineer to join our professional services team at Ekco. You will deliver transformational Public Cloud and Private Cloud migration and modernization projects. As part of a multidisciplinary, agile team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to ensure top-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the design, planning, and implementation of Public and Private Cloud projects for key clients.
2. Collaborate with the Project Management team to ensure successful project delivery.
3. Create detailed design and handover documentation to communicate solutions internally and to clients.
4. Promote best practices within the professional services team.
5. Work with various business units and stakeholders to support customer solution implementation.
6. Act as an escalation point for project issues, managing resolution to customer satisfaction.
7. Conduct regular 121s with team members, setting objectives and development plans.
8. Provide technical coaching and ensure documentation aligns with company standards.
9. Monitor and report on KPIs for your team weekly and monthly.

About You

You will have:

• A customer-focused approach, with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure services including Compute, Storage, Networking, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Experience managing or implementing Private Cloud services and IaaS deployments.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams for successful outcomes.
• Experience ensuring solutions comply with standards and documentation, including ISO.
• Mentoring experience with Professional Services engineers.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Cloud Managed Services provider role.

Desirable skills include:

• Experience architecting environments across Physical, Virtualized, and Cloud technologies.
• Managing or implementing Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Exchange Online, Intune, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency with Terraform.
• Understanding of ITIL and service management frameworks.
• Knowledge of on-premise networking and integration with cloud services.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days leave plus public holidays, and one additional birthday leave day.
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and flexible salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Participation in EkcOlympics, a global fun activity.
• Unlimited access to Pluralsight for learning and development.
• Opportunities for growth, including international roles.