Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - £45,000/£50,000 - 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:
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Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects.
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Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients.
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Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives.
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Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges.
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Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
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Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
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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
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Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security.
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Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments.
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Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys.
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Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required.
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Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite.
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Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations.
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Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly.
Project Governance
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Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery.
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Produce and maintain project documentation including:
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Work plans
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Risk assessments
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Dependencies
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Downtime planning
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Technical designs
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Push back where deliverables are not technically viable.
Continuous Improvement
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Identify automation and tooling opportunities.
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Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services.
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Contribute to product portfolio development.
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Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives.
Measurable Outcomes
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On-time project delivery
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Delivery within agreed budgets
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High client satisfaction scores
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Seamless, high-quality implementations
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Strong documentation standards
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Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives
Required Experience
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5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment
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Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects
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Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments
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Experience working directly with senior stakeholders
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Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills
Technical Skills & Certifications
Strong expertise across:
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Microsoft 365
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Azure Infrastructure
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Windows Server
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Networking & Security best practices
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Enterprise cloud architecture
Desirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience):
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MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator)
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MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator)
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SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect)
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SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator)
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AZ-104 (Azure Administrator)
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AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect)
Essential Requirements
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Right to work in the UK
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Full UK Driving License
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Ability to travel to client sites when required
Who This Role Would Suit
This opportunity would suit a:
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role
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Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership
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Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design
About 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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