3rd Line Technical Projects Engineer

3rd Line Technical Projects Engineer

Remote - With occasional travel to Buckinghamshire

£32,000 - £40,000

turn IT on is currently seeking a 3rd Line Technical Project Engineer who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate will have a natural flair for technical problem-solving, experience working within an education environment, and a passion for delivering high-quality service to schools.

This is a central role within our Project Team, supporting the design, development and delivery of technical solutions across our school network. While the role is remote-based, regular travel will be required to our Princes Risborough office and to schools across the South East of England.

You will report into the Head of Projects. You will work closely with the projects team to deliver technical projects as well as supporting our solutions Architect with pre-sales queries and pre-configuration tasks for infrastructure installs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on technical design and documentation for projects and tenders

Act as a point of contact for technical queries during project delivery

Collaborate with schools and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and progress

Create and manage schedules of work and project plans

Support presales activity with technical input and timely responses

Attend project meetings and contribute to technical discussions

Help train and support team members where needed

Maintain high standards of documentation and customer service

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with strong technical expertise and a background in project management. You'll be organised, adaptable and confident working independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive approach are essential.

Essential Skills & Experience
Microsoft certification

Networking certification

Experience managing ICT projects from start to finish

Strong knowledge of:

Windows Server, Office 365, Google Workspace

Microsoft Hyper-V, Networking (VLANs, routing & design)

Storage solutions (SAN/NAS), AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO

Ability to create detailed technical documentation and project plans

Outstanding customer service and communication skills

Desirable

Project management certification (e.g. Prince2)

Experience with Azure and PowerShell scripting

Other relevant IT certifications

The role is offered on a full-time basis, remote with the expectation of working in our Princes Risborough office as and when needed too.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Due to the nature of this role, candidates may be required to travel to schools, and therefore must have a driving licence and their own vehicle.

In return, we are offering a salary of between £32,000 - £40,000, benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aiders, employee assistance programme plus additional benefits.

The Transforming Learning Group (TLG) provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and software consultancy and training. We have several brands under the TLG umbrella - turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, SBM, ONTO, Vital York, GDPR Sentry and Locker. Between these brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across UK and employ over 470 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.

turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected, and we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff.

turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

'Happy to talk flexible working'

'Your data matters'

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