Technical Consultant

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Technical Consultant to engage with clients and design tailored IT solutions in a pre-sales environment. The role is hybrid, with travel to client sites in the UK. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cyber security, as well as pre-sales or technical consulting experience. This role offers a competitive salary, including a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience within an MSP or IT service provider environment.
• Ability to lead technical discovery meetings.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to understand client needs and shape technical solutions.
• Design and present IT solutions tailored to client needs.
• Deliver demos and proposals to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Technical consulting

Solution design

Microsoft 365

Azure

Networking

Cyber security

Unified communications

Confident communication

Education

Certifications from vendors (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, Sophos)

Job description

Overview

Technical Consultant
£60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance - Pre-Sales - Cloud, Cyber, Microsoft
Milton Keynes - Hybrid

The Role

As a Technical Consultant, you\'ll play a key pre-sales role - supporting the sales team by scoping and designing IT solutions that span:

• Managed IT services
• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Networking and infrastructure
• Cyber security
• Unified communications / voice

You\'ll engage directly with both new and existing customers, running discovery sessions, presenting demos, and advising on the right mix of technologies to drive ROI and business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to understand client needs and shape technical solutions
• Lead technical discovery meetings and translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Design and present IT solutions tailored to business and technical needs
• Deliver compelling demos and proposals to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting C-suite engagement and relationship building
• Stay up to date with vendor tech (Microsoft, Sophos, Cisco, etc.) and industry trends

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Background in pre-sales, technical consulting, or solution design
• Experience within an MSP or IT service provider environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, cyber security, and unified comms
• Confident communicator, comfortable with C-level engagement and technical demos
• Commercial awareness and ability to align solutions to client budgets and compliance

Desirable:

• Certifications from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, Sophos
• Experience in project delivery or consulting prior to moving into pre-sales
• Understanding of MSP models including SLAs, recurring revenue, and professional services

Location & Travel

This is a field-based role with travel to client sites, requiring flexibility and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will also regularly liaise with internal teams across the UK.

If you\'re an experienced Technical Consultant who thrives in a pre-sales environment and is passionate about helping clients unlock value through technology, click apply now to find out more