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Project Engineer

Searchability LtdPortsmouth, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your infrastructure and project delivery expertise to design, install, and configure cutting-edge IT solutions with a reputable technology provider, enjoying a hybrid work model and competitive compensation. This role is perfect for an experienced IT professional who thrives on technical challenges and client-facing engagement, offering significant growth and skill development opportunities. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects across the UK!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Project Engineer

  • 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.
    * To apply, please email

Who are the client?

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.

What will you be doing?

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.


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