SharePoint Developer

senior cloud infrastructure engineer – group services

An opportunity has arisen for a SharePoint Developer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Group Services Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Hinkley area and will have opportunity to travel within the region.

We are seeking a highly capable and self-driven 3rd line support engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint Online development and ideally Microsoft Purview configuration. This role is critical to the stability, security, and evolution of our digital workplace services. The main focus of the role will be around SharePoint development and governance, but you will also act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, lead the resolution of high‑impact incidents, and contribute to the design and implementation of secure, scalable solutions across the Microsoft 365 platform.

• Provide expert‑level 3rd line support for Microsoft 365 services, with a strong focus on:

  SharePoint Online: site architecture, custom development (SPFx), Power Automate workflows, and permissions management.

  Microsoft Purview: configuration of data lifecycle policies, retention labels, DLP, sensitivity labels, and compliance solutions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests escalated from 1st and 2nd line teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement long‑term fixes for recurring issues.
• Design and implement automation scripts using Power Shell to streamline administration and reporting.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure governance, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and enhance documentation, knowledge base articles, and technical runbooks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal training and capability development.
• Participate in change management processes and contribute to technical design discussions for new services and improvements.

• Proven experience in a senior Microsoft 365 support or engineering role.
• Deep technical knowledge of:

  SharePoint Online development and administration

  Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk, etc.)

• Microsoft 365 compliance and security features
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Power Shell.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs for M365 services.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and propose effective, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

• Microsoft certifications such as MS-500, SC-400, or MS-700.
• Experience with:

  Microsoft Teams, One Drive, and Exchange Online

  Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Entra

  Hybrid environments and legacy files to SharePoint Online migrations

  Familiarity with Agile or ITIL‑based service management practices.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based…