Senior Projects Engineer

Hays Technology is proud to be working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) who are looking to appoint a Senior Projects Engineer to join their Shared ICT team.

SBC serves as the local authority for Stevenage, a vibrant town in Hertfordshire, England. Established in 1974, the council has been under Labour control since its inception, reflecting a commitment to community-focused governance.

Would you like to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their IT infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who is passionate about technology and dedicated to enhancing community services through innovative IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and design new technologies and upgrades to existing systems, particularly around Microsoft 365 and VDI solutions.
• Create and implement IT policies and standards.
• Lead and manage major incidents, providing troubleshooting and resolution without extensive direction.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Work with third-party experts and internal teams to design and implement solutions.
• Take ownership of enterprise technologies and ensure their optimal performance.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.
• Participate in change management processes, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Support the infrastructure team in various capacities, including on-premises and cloud technologies.

Key Technologies:

• Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
• VDI solutions (VMware Horizon, Intune)
• VMware vSphere
• Pure Storage
• Azure services
• General core infrastructure (Active Directory, Entra, backup and recovery)

Requirements:

• Proven track record of planning, designing, and implementing IT solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 and VDI solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle major incidents independently.
• Experience working with project managers and leading projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive and occasionally work on-site as required.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude, with a desire to grow and take on new challenges.

At Stevenage Borough Council, they don't just create opportunities for their community to thrive; they are also dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for their staff. To showcase this, they provide an extensive list of benefits:

• Pension: Employee contribution 5.5% and 12.5% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme Discounts
• Civil Service Sports Council: CSSC offers everyone who works at Stevenage Borough Council the opportunity to join a staff benefits scheme, giving access to a range of benefits including leisure activities, discounts on theatre, cinema and theme park tickets, and savings at High Street shops.
• Rail Season Tickets
• Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health
• Free Parking: The town centre multi-storey car park on St Georges Way is available to SBC staff and is a short walk to our offices in Daneshill House. There is also a staff car park adjacent to our Cavendish Road site.
• Trade Unions
• Ongoing personal career development
• SmartGo Stevenage: All Stevenage Borough Council staff are eligible to sign up for free to the SmartGo Stevenage scheme and access a wide range of discounts on buses, trains, bikes as well as wide-ranging discounts such as 7.5% off in Halfords.
• Free Eye Tests for Screen Users
• Health & Fitness: Discounted membership at Everyone Active includes Gym membership, Fitness classes, Free health checks, and much more

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about leveraging your technical expertise to support their community, then please click apply now with your up-to-date CV!

HAYS Technology are the retained consultants working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council. To discuss the role and organisation in more detail please contact; Luca Casarano or Andrew Testa.

Please note: All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Hays Technology.