Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant

Salary: GBP
45000 - GBP
50000 per annum

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
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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.

As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will:

• Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects.
• Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients.
• Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Provide escalation support for high‑level technical challenges.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Engage with C‑suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
• 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.

• Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security.
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys.
• Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required.
• Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance.

• Engage with senior client stakeholders including C‑suite.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations.
• Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly.

• Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery.
• Produce and maintain project documentation including:
• Work plans
• Downtime planning
• Push back where deliverables are not technically viable.
• Identify automation and tooling opportunities.
• Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives.

• Delivery within agreed budgets
• High client satisfaction scores
• Seamless, high-quality implementations
• Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives

• 5+ years’ experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment
• Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects
• Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills

Strong expertise across:

• Microsoft 365
• Windows Server
• Networking & Security best practices
• MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator)
• SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect)
• SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator)
• AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect)
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to travel to client sites when required

• Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role
• Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership
• Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design

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.