Project Engineer in Portsmouth

Project Engineer in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Full-Time 55000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Searchability (UK)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver high-quality IT infrastructure projects and provide technical consultancy.
  • Company: Established UK tech solutions provider with a reputation for excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company benefits, and immediate start available.
  • Other info: Opportunity for travel across the UK and excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the tech industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in server deployment, networking, and strong troubleshooting skills.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT professional with strong infrastructure and project delivery skills.

  • Full-time, permanent role based in Hampshire, with travel to client sites across the UK.
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + company benefits.
  • Immediate start available – ideal for candidates with short notice periods.

Our client is a well-established UK-based technology solutions provider, delivering infrastructure, networking, and security projects across both education and commercial sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and first-class service, they provide end-to-end IT solutions - from consultancy and design through to installation, configuration, and ongoing support.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality IT infrastructure projects. You’ll design, install, and configure server, storage, and network environments, provide technical pre-sales input, and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. This is a hands-on role that combines technical consultancy, project delivery, and 3rd line support.

What will you need?

  • Proven experience deploying and supporting servers, storage, and LAN/WLAN networks.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Experience with backup and recovery systems in virtualised environments (e.g., Veeam).
  • Skilled in firewall and web filter configuration and network authentication (e.g., Radius).
  • Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and design proposals.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with a methodical, customer-focused approach.
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally.

What would be desirable?

  • Experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
  • Knowledge of HPE server/storage, Aruba networking, and Smoothwall appliances.
  • Understanding of SD-WAN technologies and cloud-integrated solutions.
  • Previous experience in technical pre-sales or consultancy.

Key skills: IT Infrastructure, Project Engineer, Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Networking, Firewalls, WLAN, Veeam, HPE, Aruba, SD-WAN, Technical Consultancy, MSP, IT Projects, 3rd Line Support.

Project Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Searchability (UK)

Join a leading technology solutions provider in Hampshire, where your expertise as a Project Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the UK while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team environment. This role not only offers immediate start options but also the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies in both education and commercial sectors.

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We think you need these skills to ace Project Engineer in Portsmouth

IT Infrastructure
Project Delivery
Windows Server
Hyper-V
Active Directory
DNS
DHCP