Project Engineer in Edenbridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Edenbridge is seeking a Projects Engineer to help deliver client projects, set up networks, and configure Microsoft 365 within an MSP environment. You may start in 1st/2nd line, learning to manage deployments alongside seasoned engineers.

The role blends office-based configuration with onsite work across the UK, with travel expenses covered. Great for hands-on IT pros eager to move into project delivery and grow technical ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT support, infrastructure or field-engineering role.
• Basic networking knowledge including DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, NAT, switches and VLANs.
• Some hands-on Microsoft 365 administration experience.
• Confidence setting up PCs, laptops, servers and devices and troubleshooting Windows issues.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new client onboarding and environment builds.
• Support onsite discovery, documentation and technical setup for new customers.
• Configure and install network equipment and MS 365 tenant setups and migrations.
• Support file migrations and device deployments; create clear documentation.

Skills

IT support

Networking basics

Microsoft 365

PC/Server setup

Windows troubleshooting

Communication

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Tools

UniFi

Meraki

Microsoft Autopilot

RRAS

VPN technologies

Data cabinets/cabling

Job description

Job DescriptionProjects EngineerUp to £35,000 + Bonus (Bonus is 5% paid quarterly + 10% paid annually)Edenbridge – office-based, with travel to client sites across the UKAre you currently working in IT support and looking to move into a more project-focused role?Do you enjoy setting up networks, devices and Microsoft 365 environments rather than dealing solely with day-to-day support tickets?Would you like to learn from experienced engineers while developing the skills to deliver complete customer projects?We are recruiting for a Projects Engineer to join a growing Managed Service Provider based in Edenbridge.This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in IT support who wants to develop their project experience. You may currently be working in a 1st or 2nd Line role, helping with installations, deployments, migrations or smaller technical projects alongside your usual support work.You do not need to have independently delivered every type of project listed below. What matters is that you understand the fundamentals, enjoy hands‑on technical work and are keen to learn.Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will help deliver a varied range of customer projects. This could include setting up new client environments, deploying networks and devices, configuring Microsoft 365, supporting file migrations, and installing equipment at customer sites.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with new client onboarding and environment builds
• Supporting onsite discovery, documentation and technical setup for new customers
• Configuring and installing network equipment
• Supporting Microsoft 365 tenant setups and migrations
• Supporting file migrations, including SharePoint, OneDrive and server-based data
• Preparing and deploying laptops, desktops, servers and other devices
• Assisting with Windows Server builds and upgrades
• Supporting larger rollout projects such as PC refreshes and device upgrades
• Supporting Autopilot and modern device-management deployments
• Installing hardware, patching equipment and helping with rack builds
• Tracing cables and troubleshooting issues during onsite installations
• Helping with Cyber Essentials‑related technical work where required
• Resolving technical problems that arise during project rollouts
• Producing clear documentation and handing completed work over to the support team
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK when required, with expenses covered

What you need to bring

• Experience in an IT support, infrastructure or field‑engineering role
• A good basic understanding of networking, including DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, NAT, switches, firewalls, Wi‑Fi and VLANs
• Some hands‑on Microsoft 365 administration experience
• Confidence setting up and troubleshooting PCs, laptops, servers and other devices
• Good Windows troubleshooting skills, including printer, email, OneDrive and network connectivity issues
• An interest in project delivery and building new technical environments
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working with customers
• A willingness to travel to client sites when required
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience within a Managed Service Provider would be particularly useful, but candidates from other hands‑on IT support environments will also be considered.

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with UniFi or Meraki
• Exposure to RRAS, Teleport or other VPN technologies
• Exposure to Microsoft Autopilot
• Experience with Windows Server
• Previous involvement in Microsoft 365 migrations, file migrations or customer onboarding projects
• Experience with data cabinets, cabling or onsite network installations
• Exposure to Cyber Essentials
• Some basic exposure to Mac setup or support, such as installing software, updates or dealing with basic user queries
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager, Addigy or another device‑management platform
• An understanding of Linux
• Mac experience would be useful, but this is not a Mac specialist role. The core focus is still Windows, Microsoft 365, networking, hardware setup and general MSP project delivery.

Why consider this opportunity?

• A clear route from IT support into project engineering
• Training and support from experienced technical colleagues
• Exposure to a broad range of technologies and customer environments
• Varied work combining office-based configuration with onsite delivery
• The opportunity to take on greater project ownership as your experience develops
• A growing MSP with ambitious plansBonus scheme in addition to your basic salary