Lead IT Engineer

Overview

Role: Lead Technical Engineer

Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 £ 55,000

Technical Leadership | Real Influence | Cloud, Infrastructure & Security | No Red Tape

Were working with a high-performing technology business in Bournemouth thats scaling fast and investing heavily in its technical leadership layer. Theyre now looking for a Lead Technical Engineer someone who still loves being hands-on but also wants real influence over technology, standards, and direction.

This role sits right at the intersection of engineering and leadership
. Youll be the technical escalation point, guiding other engineers, shaping infrastructure decisions, and leading complex cloud, infrastructure, and security work. No politics. No endless approvals. Just ownership, trust, and the freedom to build things properly.

If youre currently a strong 3rd Line / Senior Engineer doing leadership without the title (or pay), this is the role that finally gives you both.

• Strong background in senior technical or 3rd Line roles

• Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365 & Active Directory

• Hands-on experience with Azure, virtualisation...