Project Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a growing MSP in Sutton Coldfield. This role involves delivering and implementing technical solutions, managing client-facing projects, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in MSP environments and must hold a valid UK driving licence. A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of technical installations and client-facing projects.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT infrastructure projects across client sites.
• Manage cloud migration and managed services deployments.
• Collaborate with teams and clients on technical solutions.

Skills

Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Office 365)

Virtualisation (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V)

Networking fundamentals

Client-facing project management

Problem-solving

Tools

Veeam Backup & Replication

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer - MSP, Windows, Infrastructure Projects

Birmingham - £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced IT Engineer with a strong background in technical installations and client-facing project work within an MSP environment? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer to join a growing managed service provider delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions across the West Midlands and beyond.

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering and implementing technical projects for clients, including onsite installations of servers, firewalls, networking equipment, Wi-Fi, workstations, and cloud-based systems. You will work across multiple customer sites to scope, deliver, and complete projects while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering IT infrastructure projects across client sites, including the installation of servers, firewalls, Wi‑Fi networks, and workstations.
• Managing and executing cloud migration projects and managed services deployments.
• Collaborating with internal teams and clients to scope and design technical solutions.
• Providing onsite technical implementation and troubleshooting during project phases.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring successful handovers to the support team.
• Acting as a technical escalation point during complex deployments.

Qualifications

• A background working in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, and Office 365.
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi 7.0 and Hyper-V.
• Backup and recovery tools, ideally Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Networking fundamentals and experience configuring firewalls and wireless solutions.
• Experience handling multiple client-facing projects simultaneously, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering technical solutions.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to client sites when required.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your IT career by joining a fast-paced MSP delivering hands-on technical projects, click apply now to find out more.