Project Engineer – Education IT (Cloud & Infrastructure)

Hello, we are inTEC

inTEC EDUCATION is part of the inTEC GROUP. We are education technology specialists and have over 25 years experience of working with independent schools and colleges to deliver enterprise-grade IT systems, support and knowledge that enable quality, innovation and excellence in education. about inTEC EDUCATION.

The inTEC GROUP, spanning the UK and Ireland, consists of over 200 technology and communications experts committed to helping organisations work smarter through technology.

We operate across multiple sites, specialising in IT Support, Cloud, Cyber Security, Professional Services, Communications, and Infrastructure, providing a comprehensive and independent technology consultancy service.

We aim to assist organisations in understanding and extracting genuine value from their technology systems and investments. By collaborating with renowned brands across various sectors, as well as numerous independent and state schools, we integrate design, processes, and technology to achieve organisational goals and deliver outstanding client experiences.

Our clients enjoy technology services that blend the expertise and scale of a large organisation with the personal touch and sentiment of a family-run business. Discover more about the inTEC GROUP here.

Role Profile

Job Title: Project Engineer

Base Location: Manchester (Hybrid) – UK wide delivery

inTEC Brand: inTEC Education

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Reports To: Director of Education

Due to continued growth and strong success across our education portfolio, we are expanding our Technical Delivery Team. We are seeking a highly capable Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex IT infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation projects across the education sector. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, structured solutions.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Lead the design, build, and delivery of education projects

Act as technical authority across project lifecycle

Work closely with Project Managers to scope, plan, and deliver technical solutions

Design and implement solutions across:

Networking (LAN/WAN, switching, wireless)

Virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)

Cloud services (M365, Google Workspace, Azure)

Security and backup / disaster recovery

Produce clear HLD / LLD documentation and structured handover packs

Attend client meetings providing technical leadership and guidance

Support and mentor junior engineers, helping uplift team capability

Ensure delivery aligns to best practice, standards, and customer outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Core Experience

Strong background as a Project Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer

Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT education projects

Technical Expertise

Microsoft technologies:

Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, Azure

Virtualisation:

VMware and/or Hyper-V

Networking:

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, firewalls

Backup & DR:

Business continuity, backup architecture and recovery planning

Desirable Skills

Experience delivering cloud migration projects

Exposure to education sector environments (schools / trusts)

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Structured, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

Commercial awareness in project delivery

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-growing, high-performing business

Work on large-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation projects

Opportunity to influence technical standards and delivery frameworks

Clear investment in people, training, and career progression

Play a key role in delivering meaningful change in the education sector

Recruitment Process

We want the best people to join our team.

It’s important that you are yourself when we interview you, so we can see the best of you. We know interviews can be nerve-wracking and we will always put candidates at ease.

Our interviews are a two-stage process. We always invite you to meet the team which you will be joining and have a look around our offices.

We also want YOU to ask US questions, so please come prepared with relevant questions.

Good luck!

Our Values

Here at inTEC, we pride ourselves on our strong brand values which are reflected in the work our brilliant team does every day:

We are curious.

We are determined.

We are open.

Our Community

Corporate Social Responsibility is very important to our business and our team. We consider it from three distinct perspectives:

Community – helping people understand the role we play within the community and contributing our expertise to enhance the work of charities, sports clubs and volunteer groups;

People – finding and developing great people throughout their inTEC journey;

Environmental Management – managing our impact on the environment in a responsible and ethical manner.

Over the years, we’ve helped many charities, schools, universities, grassroots sports clubs and local organisations with free technology support, advice and training, corporate sponsorship and fundraising events.

Our Culture

Across all of our UK and Irish sites, we have a team of Culture Champions who are here to make inTEC a great place to work. The friendly team help to organise events including everything from Summer barbecues and Christmas parties to online quizzes and coffee ‘n’ cake mornings! We plan a 12-month calendar of fun events of which we hope you will really enjoy taking part.

Here at inTEC, we know that a fully engaged team is a happier, stronger and more efficient team!

Next Steps

Please email your CV and covering letter or any queries you may have to our HR team via: hr@inteceducation.com