Job Description
Role: Technical Solutions Consultant Location: Preston Hybrid (with some customer site visits)Sector: Managed Services / IT ConsultancySalary: up to £50,000 depending on experience
The role
Are you a technically minded problem solver who loves working directly with customers to design and deliver impactful IT solutions?
We're looking for a Technical Solutions Consultant to join a growing Managed Services Provider, helping organisations modernise, secure, and optimise their IT environments.
This role sits within a dynamic Project Delivery Team and blends customer engagement, solution design, and hands-on technical delivery. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders - auditing environments, uncovering opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting successful implementations.
What You'll Do
Conduct customer audits and discovery sessions (virtual or on-site) to assess infrastructure and understand business needs. Translate findings into solution outlines, recommendations, and proposals. Collaborate with internal teams on project delivery - assisting with migrations, configurations, and reviews. Document customer environments, update reports, and share insights with colleagues. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and pursue certifications that grow your expertise. Every day is varied, combining consultancy, delivery, and continuous learning - all while shaping outstanding customer experiences.
What We're Looking For
Essential skills and experience: Proven experience delivering customer-facing technical consultancy within IT infrastructure or managed services. Strong knowledge across IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity. Confident communicator with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative mindset - able to work closely with sales, delivery, and support teams.
Desirable:
Certifications from Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, Veeam, or Ubiquiti. Hands-on Azure architecture and migration experience. Familiarity with security frameworks (Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS). Understanding of modern networking (SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA). Experience within an MSP or consultancy environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Work on diverse, cutting-edge projects across modern IT technologies. Collaborative, supportive culture where technical expertise is valued and developed. Clear career pathway from fixed term to permanent, with opportunities for certification and progression. Exposure to a wide range of industries and customer environments. Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance.
Additional Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off 1 volunteering day per year Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Employee rewards & loyalty recognition Regular social events and achievement celebrations Professional training & development opportunities Wellbeing and financial support schemes
