Managed Services Engineer / Project Engineer
Location: Southampton – Primarily office-based with occasional hybrid working options (home or client-site-based as per business needs). Remote work flexibility is possible with prior approval from management.
Working Conditions:
*Position Type: Full-time, permanent role.
*Working Environment: Hybrid options (office-based, remote, or on-site at customer locations).
*Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30, with occasional after-hours support or client site visits as required.
*Salary: Competitive, £32,000 - £35,000 p.a., depending on experience and qualifications.
Role Purpose:
As a Managed Services Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering managed IT support services and product-based managed solutions to both new and existing customers. You’ll lead service implementations, manage small-scale projects, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for clients. This is an opportunity to combine project management and technical skills to drive customer satisfaction and develop expertise in managed IT services.
Key Responsibilities:
*Managed Services Onboarding: Lead the delivery and successful deployment of managed IT support services to ensure customer satisfaction.
*Project Management: Plan, organize, and execute managed service deployments, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with customer needs.
*Documentation & Customisation: Document solutions and tailor IT processes for efficient, customer-focused support.
*Metrics & Accountability: Meet project deadlines, gross margin goals, and utilization targets, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
*Issue Resolution & Process Improvement: Identify deployment challenges, resolve issues promptly, and optimize onboarding efficiency.
*Training & Development: Train the service desk and project engineering teams, supporting ongoing team growth and skill development.
*Customer Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, fostering long-term partnerships.
Skills & Expertise Required:
*Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for communicating technical information effectively.
*Technical Proficiency: Experience with software, hardware, and Managed Services tools.
*Problem-Solving & Attention to Detail: Exceptional skills in identifying and resolving issues with a focus on high-quality service.
*Leadership & Customer Focus: Strong leadership and customer-oriented mindset to support client success.
*Risk & Project Management: Skilled in assessing project risks, managing deadlines, and organizing tasks efficiently.
*Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
*Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) role with project delivery experience.
*Technical Knowledge: Familiar with client technologies such as Azure, antivirus/security tools, email filtering, AV/XDR, and network configurations.
*C-Level Engagement: Experience engaging with C-Level executives, adding a professional edge to client interactions.
Certifications (Preferred):
*Mimecast Certified Product Professional
*Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist
*Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals