IT Project Engineer

Job Title: IT Project Engineer Location: Chorley Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Project Engineer / 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a growing, friendly and dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) who deliver support both remotely and in person to Businesses across the UK. The Role of IT Project Engineer The IT Project Engineer / Senior IT Support Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering IT infrastructure projects for multiple clients in a managed services environment. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and client-facing skills to design, implement, and optimize solutions that meet business objectives. Key Responsibilities of the IT Project Engineer Project Leadership: Lead projects from planning through implementation, including cloud migrations, network buildouts, virtualization, and security modernisations. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards. Technical Solution Design: Architect and deploy solutions such as Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange/O365 migrations, and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and secure network hardware (VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches). Client Engagement: Act as a technical lead and consultant, communicating directly with clients to align technology solutions with business goals. Provide Tier 3 escalation support Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, configurations, standards, and SOWs. Provide regular updates to clients and leadership. Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security improvements (MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, secure remote access). Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements. Implement scripts and tools to enhance efficiency and reliability of IT services. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and client IT departments to ensure seamless project execution. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Person Specification for the IT Project Engineer Minimum 3 years\’ experience in an MSP or multi-client environment. Strong background in Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, and network infrastructure. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Cisco/Meraki/Fortinet, Intune, and cloud technologies. Proven success leading migrations, upgrades, and implementations independently. Excellent communication, client-facing, and project management skills. Commitment to documentation, continuous learning, and white-glove service. Benefits Career progression opportunities. 23 Days Holiday Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Keywords: IT Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Senior IT Support Engineer, Project Engineer IT, Senior Project Engineer, IT Engineer, 3rd Line IT Support, 3rd Line Engineer, 3rd Line Support Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards