Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead
Location: Bases UK-Wide
Organisation: Leading IT Consulting Business & Leading Global Cloud Partner!
Working Model: Hybrid (office, client site, and home)
Salary: £120,000 – £140,000 base salary + benefits, perks, healthcare options + 10% bonus
About the Opportunity
The infrastructure and cloud landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations pursue greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their digital journeys. This role sits within a leading Cloud Infrastructure Services practice, working at the forefront of industry transformation and helping clients simplify complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
We’re seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders—both internally and across major client organisations—to shape cloud strategy, architect scalable and secure solutions, and influence innovative transformation programmes. This is a role for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strategic thinking, relationship building, and inclusive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) to advise on major transformation programmes and complex cloud/platform engineering initiatives.
* Drive growth by shaping compelling technology solutions and competitive cloud propositions.
* Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with both clients and internal teams.
* Design innovative, practical solutions rooted in strong technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset.
* Represent the advisory function in strategic forums and contribute to thought leadership.
* Collaborate across diverse technical teams, supporting knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning.
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications advantageous).
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
* Solid understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models, with hands-on expertise in areas such as:
* Automation
* Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
* FinOps
* Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused cloud solutions.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-empowerment skills.
* A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Security Clearance Requirements
To be appointed to this position, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance, which includes:
* Continuous UK residency for the last 5 years
* Eligibility based on nationality and immigration status
* Employment history checks
* An unspent criminal record (DBS) check
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