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Project Engineer

Nextech
Reading, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£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
6 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Clear career progression and development opportunities Varied and rewarding project work Collaborative, supportive team
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Role: IT Project Engineer
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Sector: Education Technology

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing IT services provider specialising in the education sector. Our client delivers complex infrastructure and cloud solutions to schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the UK - and due to continued success, they are expanding their technical delivery team.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated IT Project Engineer to join them in a key delivery role. If you thrive on solving technical challenges and making a real impact in education - this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Role

Joining a collaborative and experienced technical team, you will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud projects. You will work closely with Project Managers and end clients to design and implement robust technical solutions across the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure and cloud projects
* Act as a senior escalation point for technical issues
* Work closely with Project Managers to scope and plan technical delivery
* Design and implement solutions across networking, virtualisation, Azure, Microsoft 365, and security
* Produce clear technical documentation and handover materials
* Attend client meetings to provide expert technical guidance
* Support and mentor junior engineers

Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in infrastructure or project engineering
* Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, M365, Azure
* Experience with virtualisation platforms: VMware and/or Hyper-V
* Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls
* Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
* Familiarity with scripting and automation tools: PowerShell, Bash
* Excellent communication and documentation skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

What's On Offer

* Salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
* A permanent role with a fast-growing organisation that invests heavily in its people and technology
* Varied and rewarding project work across schools, colleges, and educational institutions
* A collaborative, supportive team with a strong delivery culture
* Clear career progression and development opportunities

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV via the contact details provided and one of our consultants will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.

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