SharePoint Developer

Galliford Try Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group in Hinckley is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support and develop Microsoft 365 services, particularly SharePoint Online. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with 3rd line support, Microsoft Purview, and strong scripting skills. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and is pivotal to ensuring the stability of digital workplace services.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Microsoft 365 support or engineering role.
• Deep technical knowledge of SharePoint Online development and administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Purview and compliance features.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level 3rd line support for Microsoft 365 services.
• Configure Microsoft Purview for data lifecycle policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests.
• Design and implement automation scripts using PowerShell.

Skills

Microsoft 365 support

SharePoint Online development

PowerShell scripting

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Purview knowledge

Education

Microsoft certifications such as MS-500, SC-400 or MS-700

Job description

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Group Services

Location: Hinckley, England, United Kingdom

Join Galliford Try to support and develop SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 services as part of our Group Services Business.

What you will be doing

An opportunity has arisen for a SharePoint Developer to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally you will be based in or around the Hinkley area and will have opportunity to travel within the region.

You will be a highly capable and self-driven 3rd line support engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint Online development and ideally Microsoft Purview configuration. This role is critical to the stability, security, and evolution of our digital workplace services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert‑level 3rd line support for Microsoft 365 services with a strong focus on SharePoint Online site architecture, custom development (SPFx), Power Automate workflows, and permissions management.
• Configure Microsoft Purview for data lifecycle policies, retention labels, DLP, sensitivity labels, and compliance solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests escalated from 1st and 2nd line teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement long‑term fixes for recurring issues.
• Design and implement automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline administration and reporting.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure governance, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and enhance documentation, knowledge base articles, and technical runbooks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal training and capability development.
• Participate in change management processes and contribute to technical design discussions for new services and improvements.

About You

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior Microsoft 365 support or engineering role.
• Deep technical knowledge of SharePoint Online development and administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 compliance and security features.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs for M365 services.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and propose effective, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as MS‑500, SC‑400 or MS‑700.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Entra ID Protection.
• Experience with hybrid environments and legacy file migrations to SharePoint Online.
• Familiarity with Agile or ITIL‑based service management practices.

What We Can Offer in Return

Galliford Try, with an order book of over £4.1 billion, offers stability and the opportunity to work on high‑profile UK projects. We are committed to your wellbeing through our “Be Well” programme, high‑quality training, and an Agile Working programme that provides flexibility.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Corporate discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees and employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, focused on people‑oriented, progressive business practices. We deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and communities, emphasising integrity and collaboration.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions, please contact Skye Bree [e-mail]. Galliford Try welcomes applications for full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement, as we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interview accommodations for candidates with longstanding health conditions or disabilities who meet essential criteria.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering and Utilities