Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - Scunthorpe

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Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - £50,000/£55,000 - Scunthorpe

Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant.

This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers.

Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability.

The Role

As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will:

Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects.
Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients.
Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives.
Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges.
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery & Architecture

Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security.
Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments.
Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys.
Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required.
Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance.Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite.
Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations.
Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly.Project Governance

Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery.
Produce and maintain project documentation including:
Work plans
Risk assessments
Dependencies
Downtime planning
Technical designs
Push back where deliverables are not technically viable.Continuous Improvement

Identify automation and tooling opportunities.
Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services.
Contribute to product portfolio development.
Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives.Measurable Outcomes

On-time project delivery
Delivery within agreed budgets
High client satisfaction scores
Seamless, high-quality implementations
Strong documentation standards
Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiativesRequired Experience

5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment
Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects
Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments
Experience working directly with senior stakeholders
Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skillsTechnical Skills & Certifications

Strong expertise across:

Microsoft 365
Azure Infrastructure
Windows Server
Networking & Security best practices
Enterprise cloud architectureDesirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience):

MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator)
MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator)
SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect)
SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator)
AZ-104 (Azure Administrator)
AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect)Essential Requirements

Right to work in the UK
Full UK Driving License
Ability to travel to client sites when requiredWho This Role Would Suit

This opportunity would suit a:

Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role
Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership
Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural designAbout the Client

Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships.

They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects.

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT.

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