Strategic Engineering Lead

VIQU IT; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education group is looking for a Strategic Engineering Lead to oversee the Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation programme. This role includes leading migration projects, ensuring scalability, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Microsoft 365 and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and an attractive salary of up to £90,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation and migration projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of M365, Entra, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Experience in multi-tenancy migrations and complex cloud transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the tenancy consolidation and migration programme across Microsoft 365.
• Oversee the successful migration of users, mailboxes, and services into the consolidated environment.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver the tenancy consolidation roadmap on time and within scope.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale projects

Stakeholder management

Technical knowledge of Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Job description

Strategic Engineering Lead - Microsoft 365 Tenancy Consolidation Programme

Location: Hybrid - London / Remote (must be prepared to travel to Peterborough) | 3-Year Fixed Term | Salary: Up to £90,000

We're working with a leading UK education group on a major Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation programme, bringing multiple tenancies together into a single, secure, and efficient environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced Strategic Engineering Lead to shape the technical direction, design, and long-term success of this transformation.

The Role

As the Strategic Engineering Lead, you'll oversee the technical delivery of the Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation and migration programme from end to end. You'll be responsible for ensuring all migrations are seamless, secure, and compliant with organisational standards, while maintaining focus on scalability and performance. Working with internal teams and external partners, you'll lead on all aspects of M365 architecture, governance, and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the tenancy consolidation and migration programme across Microsoft 365.
• Oversee the successful migration of users, mailboxes, and services into the consolidated environment.
• Ensure best practice across Azure, Entra, and the wider Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver the tenancy consolidation roadmap on time and within scope.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the IT Engineering Team.
• Manage risk, quality, and documentation for all migration activities.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience leading large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation and migration projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of M365, Entra, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Experience in multi-tenancy migrations and complex cloud transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A background in IT infrastructure, systems architecture, or cloud engineering.

This is an opportunity to lead one of the most significant Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation and migration programmes in the UK education sector — delivering measurable impact and setting future standards for digital collaboration.

VIQU IT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.