Average Infrastructure Manager salary in the UK

Head of Infrastructure London (Hybrid) | Salary up to £100,000 Ashdown Group is working with a growing international organisation to recruit a Head of Infrastructure to lead and modernise its global IT infrastructure and operations. This is a senior leadership position for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys remaining close to the technology. While responsible for infrastructure strategy, engineering teams and global operations, this is a hands-on technical leadership role rather than a purely strategic management position. You will be expected to understand the technical detail, troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges and actively contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of enterprise technology services. Working closely with the IT Operations Director, you will drive infrastructure modernisation, platform consolidation and post-acquisition integration across UK and US operations. Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver the global infrastructure strategy while remaining technically involved in day-to-day operations and engineering decisions. Oversee and contribute to the management, configuration, optimisation and troubleshooting of cloud, network, server, storage, identity and end-user environments. Drive infrastructure modernisation, cloud adoption, platform consolidation and post-acquisition integration. Maintain strong technical oversight of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Nutanix and enterprise networking. Lead infrastructure engineering teams, managed service providers and offshore technical partners. Take ownership of infrastructure resilience, disaster recovery, security, service management and operational performance. Identify and resolve complex technical issues, improve processes and ensure infrastructure remains secure, reliable and scalable. Manage suppliers, infrastructure budgets and cost optimisation initiatives. About you: You will be an established infrastructure leader with a strong technical background and experience managing complex enterprise environments across multiple locations. You will combine leadership capability with practical technical expertise across cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, identity, networking, virtualisation and infrastructure operations. You should be comfortable getting into the technical detail, challenging engineering decisions and contributing directly to troubleshooting and solution design when required. Experience within a fast-paced, acquisitive or private equity-backed organisation would be advantageous, particularly where you have delivered infrastructure transformation, migration or platform consolidation. You will be pragmatic, commercially aware and confident balancing strategic direction with hands-on technical delivery. Qualifications & Certifications Relevant professional qualifications are desirable, including: Microsoft certifications covering Azure administration, Microsoft 365 and enterprise administration. ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certification, demonstrating knowledge of IT service management best practices. Cisco networking certifications , such as CCNA or CCNP, or equivalent experience with enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco Meraki. Infrastructure and virtualisation qualifications covering server, storage and hypervisor technologies, including Nutanix or Hyper-V. If you are an experienced infrastructure leader who wants to remain technically engaged while shaping and delivering a global infrastructure strategy, we would be keen to hear from you.

Job Title: Infrastructure EngineerSalary: £51,000 to £55,000 + BenefitsLocation: London, Pimlico (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office, with some travel across London)Work Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Potential to go permanent)Role:Are you an Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys getting stuck into problems, challenging the way things are done and actually having a say in how technology is built?We're working with a purpose-driven organisation that's going through a major digital transformation, and they're looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help shape what their technology environment looks like moving forward.This isn't a role where you'll simply be keeping the lights on or working through an endless list of tickets.The organisation has a large, multi-site environment, with plenty of opportunity to improve, modernise and redesign its infrastructure. From Microsoft technologies and endpoint management through to networking, security and cloud, there's a lot happening and even more planned.You'll work closely with the Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead, getting involved in technical discussions, bouncing ideas around and helping build solutions that make a genuine difference.If you're someone who likes understanding why something works the way it does, rather than just accepting that it does, this could be right up your street.Responsibilities:Work closely with the Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead to improve and modernise the existing infrastructure.Support the development and implementation of Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Azure.Review and improve networking, Wi-Fi and connectivity across multiple locations.Help identify infrastructure issues, understand the root causes and design practical solutions.Support Identity & Access Management projects, including user lifecycle management.Improve infrastructure documentation, standards and processes.Get involved in infrastructure discovery, understanding existing environments and identifying areas for improvement.Work alongside third-party suppliers and MSPs to deliver infrastructure projects.Support cyber security improvements, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient and properly considered.Test and pilot new solutions before supporting wider rollouts.Help remove technical blockers that are holding up wider transformation projects.Required Skills:We're not looking for someone who knows absolutely everything. We're looking for someone with a solid technical foundation, a broad understanding of infrastructure and, most importantly, the right mindset.Ideally, you'll bring:Experience working in a Microsoft infrastructure environment.Good knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Azure.An understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, VLANs, IP addressing and Wi-Fi.Exposure to infrastructure and cyber security, including Microsoft Defender.Experience troubleshooting and improving infrastructure rather than purely maintaining it.An understanding of PowerShell scripting and automation.Experience working across multiple technologies and solving unfamiliar technical problems.Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.A proactive approach to learning, investigating and understanding new technologies.Just as importantly, we want someone who thinks before they act.Someone who asks questions, considers the risks and understands the wider impact of a technical decision.You don't need to have worked with every tool under the sun. If you've got the fundamentals, the curiosity to learn and the confidence to work things out, we'd love to hear from you.Why should I apply?Because you'll actually get the opportunity to make a difference.If you've ever worked somewhere where you've spotted problems, had ideas for improvements or wanted to get involved in bigger projects but haven't been given the opportunity, this could be exactly what you're looking for.You'll be joining an organisation that's investing in its technology and has a genuine appetite to improve how things are done.There's a real opportunity to take ownership, contribute to infrastructure design and help establish the standards that will shape the environment for years to come.You'll also be working closely with a manager who values collaboration, curiosity and willingness to learn over simply having the longest list of certifications.And alongside the technical opportunity, you'll be working for an organisation where the technology you build and improve supports a genuinely meaningful cause.The benefits include:7% employer pension contribution26 days' annual leave, including Christmas closure, plus bank holidaysYour birthday offHybrid working, with 2 days per week in the officeWellbeing app, shopping discounts and team eventsPotential opportunity for the contract to become permanentInterested?If you're an Infrastructure Engineer who wants more ownership, more variety and the opportunity to help shape an evolving technology environment, I'd love to hear from you.Apply for the role today or send your CV to .

Role: Infrastructure Projects Engineer Industry: Managed IT ServicesLocation: West Sussex Salary: £40,000 to £50,000Are you an experienced Infrastucture / IT Engineer ready to move away from repetitive support tickets and take ownership of varied technical projects?We're recruiting for a well-established Managed Service Provider looking to add a Projects Engineer to its growing technical team. You'll deliver a mixture of cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, networking installations and security projects for customers across the South East.This is a hands-on position where you'll manage your own technical workload, work directly with customers and play an important part in delivering projects from planning through to completion.What you'll be working on* Microsoft 365 migrations and configuration* Server installations and infrastructure upgrades* Network, Wi-Fi and firewall deployments* Backup and disaster recovery solutions* Endpoint security and MFA rollouts* Virtualisation projects* Customer site installations* Technical documentation and project handoversYou'll work alongside the Projects Manager to plan delivery, manage timescales and provide clear progress updates. You'll also identify potential issues early and ensure project records and documentation remain accurate.What we're looking forYour technical background should include:* Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and Entra ID* Windows Server and Active Directory* Networking technologies such as DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching and VPNs* Hyper-V* Backup and disaster recovery* Endpoint security and multi-factor authentication* Business Wi-Fi configuration and deploymentYou should be comfortable dealing directly with customers, managing competing priorities and taking responsibility for delivering work to agreed standards.Additional technologiesExperience with any of the following would be useful, although you don't need to have worked with everything listed:* Microsoft Intune and Autopilot* Azure infrastructure* UniFi* Datto RMM and Autotask PSA* Sophos XGS firewalls* Huntress security products* RDS and FSLogix* VoIP and 3CX* Email security solutions* Structured cabling* CCTV and NVR systems* The right personThis role would suit someone who is technically strong but also organised, dependable and confident dealing with customers.You'll need to be able to:* Take ownership of technical work* Plan and prioritise your workload* Explain technical information clearly* Make sensible decisions independently* Remain calm when projects encounter challenges* Balance customer expectations with budgets and deadlines* Produce clear and accurate documentationPackage* Salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience* 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service* Workplace pension* Agreed technical training and development plans* Exposure to a broad range of technologies* Genuine opportunities to develop within a growing technical teamLocationThe position is based in West Sussex and involves travel to customer sites across the South East and London.A full UK driving licence is required.Interested?Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant project experience.