Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer - Azure Platform

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the UK is looking for a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Design & Build team. In this permanent, full-time position, you will oversee a variety of infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives. Applicants should have strong IT infrastructure experience, particularly with Azure and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. The role entails collaboration across teams, mentoring, and a significant focus on the digital transformation initiatives initiated by the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in multi-site network environments.
• Willingness to advance skills in IT Infrastructure.
• Core knowledge of Azure platform design and governance.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IT infrastructure solutions to meet business needs.
• Lead and deliver projects aligned with IT strategy.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing guidance to colleagues.
• Support the development and implementation of IT strategy and roadmap.
• Train and mentor team members across Infrastructure Support.
• Collaborate with the Security team and End User Computing on best practices.

Skills

IT infrastructure project delivery

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-site network environment

Motivational skills

Willingness to learn

Azure governance

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Job description

About The Role

As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll join our Design & Build team—the projects arm of IT Infrastructure at Sunbelt Rentals. Reporting to the Senior IT Infrastructure Architect, you’ll work on a wide range of infrastructure projects, from discovery through to delivery, and provide technical expertise across the business. While each engineer will have a specialist area, you’ll also be expected to contribute to projects and support across all aspects of our IT Infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues in End User Computing, Security, and Development teams, supporting both on‑premises and cloud environments. Our team is moving towards greater cloud governance and Infrastructure as Code, and you’ll play a key role in this transformation.

This is a permanent full time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IT infrastructure solutions (on‑premises and cloud) to meet business needs.
• Lead and deliver projects, ensuring alignment with IT strategy and business objectives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your specialism, providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Recommend and implement improvements, including in response to security trends and incidents.
• Support the development and implementation of IT strategy and roadmap.
• Train and mentor team members across Infrastructure Support and End User Computing.
• Provide technical support to Development teams, especially for our Sunbelt 4.0 digital transformation programme.
• Collaborate with the Security team and End User Computing on best practice design, configuration and any complex infrastructure aspects of their implementation.
• Be flexible to work on projects or support in any area of IT Infrastructure as required.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in multi‑site network environments.
• Positive, self‑motivated, and able to motivate others.
• Willingness to continually advance your skills and knowledge within IT Infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge in the following specialisms (see below).
• Full Driving Licence

Azure Platform – Specialism Essential Skills & Experience

• Core Azure platform design, support, and governance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, ARM/Bicep).
• Supporting development teams with digital transformation and cloud adoption.
• Defining and enforcing Azure governance policies.
• Providing technical guidance on Azure best practices and security.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on‑premises systems.

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.