Azure Infrastructure Engineer

YTL Construction UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking an Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves using Infrastructure as Code for consistent deployment, managing Azure governance, and supporting hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have proven Azure experience, strong automation skills, and a collaborative attitude. The position offers competitive benefits including a considerable pension contribution, professional development opportunities, and extensive holiday perks.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday, rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

New electric car leasing

Volunteering day each year

Enhanced family leave arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Azure infrastructure using ARM templates.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft 365 services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

Skills

Microsoft Azure architecture and administration

Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

PowerShell scripting and automation

Microsoft 365 configuration and support

Networking, security, and identity management

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

Azure DevOps

Job description

As our new Azure Infrastructure Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

The role will leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistency, speed, and compliance across deployments, supporting business-critical systems and services.

What you'll do

You will:

• architect and deploy Azure infrastructure using ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform
• implement and maintain Microsoft 365 services
• automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and IaC frameworks
• manage Azure governance (Policies, Blueprints, Conditional Access) and ensure compliance
• support hybrid environments integrating Active Directory and Azure AD
• monitor and optimise cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and security tools
• collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
• maintain documentation and follow ITIL best practices for incident and change management.

What you'll need

We are looking for:

• proven experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and administration
• strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• experience with Microsoft 365 configuration and support
• understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments
• familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.

Desirable skills include:

• exposure to Azure DevOps and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• knowledge of PKI, certificate management, and secure authentication
• experience with hybrid cloud solutions and migration projects.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.