Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer - Server & Datacentre

Sunbelt Rentals; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Design & Build team in the UK. You will be responsible for designing and supporting IT infrastructure solutions across projects, driving team collaboration, and advancing cloud governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise IT projects and possess strong communication skills, along with knowledge of VMware and Windows Server environments. This permanent full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in multi-site network environments.
• Advanced knowledge in IT Infrastructure specialisms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IT infrastructure solutions.
• Lead and deliver projects aligned with IT strategy.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in your specialism.
• Support the development and implementation of IT strategy.

Skills

IT infrastructure project delivery

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-site network experience

Self-motivation

Tools

HPE servers

VMware

Windows Server

DNS

Active Directory

SAN/NAS

Job description

About The Role

As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll join our Design & Build team—the projects arm of IT Infrastructure at Sunbelt Rentals. Reporting to the Senior IT Infrastructure Architect, you’ll work on a wide range of infrastructure projects, from discovery through to delivery, and provide technical expertise across the business. While each engineer will have a specialist area, you’ll also be expected to contribute to projects and support across all aspects of our IT Infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues in End User Computing, Security, and Development teams, supporting both on-premises and cloud environments. Our team is moving towards greater cloud governance and Infrastructure as Code, and you’ll play a key role in this transformation.

This is a permanent full time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IT infrastructure solutions (on-premises and cloud) to meet business needs.
• Lead and deliver projects, ensuring alignment with IT strategy and business objectives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your specialism, providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Recommend and implement improvements, including in response to security trends and incidents.
• Support the development and implementation of IT strategy and roadmap.
• Train and mentor team members across Infrastructure Support and End User Computing.
• Provide technical support to Development teams, especially for our Sunbelt 4.0 digital transformation programme.
• Collaborate with the Security team and End User Computing on best practice design, configuration and any complex infrastructure aspects of their implementation.
• Be flexible to work on projects or support in any area of IT Infrastructure as required.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in multi‑site network environments.
• Positive, self‑motivated, and able to motivate others.
• Willingness to continually advance your skills and knowledge within IT Infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge in the following specialisms (see below).
• Full Driving Licence.

Server & Datacentre - Specialism Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep experience with on‑premises infrastructure, especially HPE servers running VMware.
• Management of large‑scale virtual environments.
• Strong Windows Server, DNS and Active Directory skills.
• Understanding of traditional on‑premises domains and integration with cloud services.
• Experience with SAN/NAS setup and maintenance.
• Experience of Zero Trust Network Access user access solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimise server and datacentre operations.
• Experience of implementing and managing Infrastructure management and monitoring tools.

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.