Job Specification

Job title
Project Engineer
Base location Reigate
inTEC brand Sweethaven Education
Job type Hybrid
Hours per week
40
Annual leave 20 days, increasing with level of service
Annual salary
Up to £50,000, depending on experience
Reports to
Head of Project Management 

Hello we are inTEC

Sweethaven is part of the inTEC GROUP. We are education technology specialists and have a proven track record working with independent schools and colleges to deliver enterprise-grade IT systems, support and knowledge that enable quality, innovation and excellence in education. Sweethaven education’s offices are in Guildford and Reigate.

Our 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 Sweethaven Education.

 

Role Profile

The project engineer will be primarily responsible for delivering a wide scope of project tasks that require advanced technical expertise.

Working closely with an aligned Project Manager to ensure project delivery on time and to the highest standard and customer satisfaction, this role involves troubleshooting complex issues, supporting infrastructure projects, and mentoring junior team members.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the role includes direct interaction with clients and internal teams.

 

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Project Execution:

  • Delivery and implementation of Infrastructure & Modern Work projects, meeting quality assurance standards and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Maintain system documentation and update project records.
  • Attend both internal and external project meetings as required.
  • Ensure all tasks align with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Ensure early identification of out of scope works during project implementation and escalate to the Project Manager where out of scope work is requeste.
  • Interpret customer requirements; speak with customers to understand their needs and relay this information to the Sales or Project teams.

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the aligned Project Manager, keeping them informed of project progress and issues.
  • Serve as liaison with other departments in the company to gather technical expertise for supporting colleagues.
  • Take ownership of project scheduling when needed and work with the project manager or technical operations manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical support to members of the technical operations team when requested.
  • Ensure sales opportunities are compliant with company policy.
  • Provide cross-functional assistance to other departments when needed.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of Sweethaven’s services and projects and how they relate to customers’ needs.
  • Test technology and provide a business case for technology Sweethaven should be scoping/providing.
  • Improve customer perception and satisfaction.
  • Any other reasonable request made by the Company.

Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
  • Experience with remote monitoring and management systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud/hosted systems and disaster recovery planning.
  • Time management and multitasking capabilities.
  • Confidence in performing onsite work when required.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience designing, installing, configuring and supporting environments including:
  • Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive).
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune).
  • Google Workspace.
  • Google Chrome Enterprise Management.
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, file services, database services).
  • Small to medium-sized corporate networks (switch topology, VLANs, redundancy and stacking, wireless connectivity and security).
  • Firewall, unified threat management (UTM) and content filtering solutions (SonicWALL, Smoothwall, Watchguard preferred).
  • Security services including anti-malware, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), email security and identity/SSO.
  • Audio-visual solutions (interactive displays, projectors, sound systems).
  • Familiarity with security standards such as Cyber Essentials and IASME.
  • Proven track record in project delivery and knowledge of technology.
  • Proven experience in a technical role.
  • Experience of working in a customer facing role.
  • Familiar with working to SLAs to meet customer and requirements.
  • Supporting multi-site clients.
  • Working as part of a wider service delivery function.
  • Supporting multi-level clients internal and external.
  • GSCE Maths and English.

Conditions

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for visits to customer sites. inTEC Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As you will spend time delivering projects in schools, employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks. 

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 Recruitment Team at: recruitment@intecbusiness.co.uk

Discover more about inTEC at weareintec.co.uk.