Senior Project Engineer

Nextech
London, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Competitive salary Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies Career development and certification support Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in project delivery, enjoys working with modern Microsoft and cloud technologies, and is confident leading technical implementations from discovery through to completion.

You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising IT solutions for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on Microsoft ecosystems, Azure cloud services, automation, and emerging AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver end-to-end technical projects for MSP clients
  • Conduct clientdiscovery sessions, technical assessments, and infrastructure audits
  • Design and implement solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms
  • Deploy and manageMicrosoft 365,Azure, and hybrid environments
  • Identify opportunities forautomation and efficiency improvements
  • Support the integration and use ofAI-driven tools and workflows where appropriate
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation and project plans
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in a Senior Engineer or Project Engineer role within an MSP environment
  • Deep knowledge ofMicrosoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365)
  • Proven experience withMicrosoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, migrations, governance)
  • Solid understanding ofcloud architecture and hybrid environments
  • Experience withautomation tools (PowerShell, scripting, workflow automation)
  • Exposure to or experience withAI technologies and their application in IT environments
  • Strong experience conductingtechnical discoveries, audits, and documentation
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills

Desirable Skills

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect)
  • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices
  • Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching)
  • Familiarity with RMM and PSA tools commonly used in MSP environments

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000)
  • Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies
  • Career development and certification support
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

Please send across your CV for consideration!

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