Job summary

SharePoint Engineer - 6 month contract - **location** - £47.11ph UMB or £35.00ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Hybrid working! 1-2 days a month on site required

Key skills required for this role

sharepoint, sharepoint engineer, share point, ITIL, Microsoft, MS, M/S, Microsoft MS900

Important

SharePoint Engineer

Job description

BAE Systems is currently seeking a skilled SharePoint Engineer to join their Defence & Security team on a 6-month contract. This hybrid role, based in Preston, offers the flexibility of working 1-2 days onsite per month. The successful candidate will be collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of SharePoint-related projects, aligning with agile principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Squad Leads, Business Engagement Leads, and Stakeholders to translate demands into deliverable work packages.
• Adapt plans according to prioritisation of demand.
• Investigate, define, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Present information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Influence customers and participate in activities relevant to the area of expertise.
• Make decisions that impact the success of projects and team objectives.
• Collaborate regularly with team members, ensuring user needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor work to meet time and quality targets.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in best practice application management in line with ITIL Processes.
• Experience working with multiple versions of SharePoint.
• Understanding of application development and promotion into multiple environments.
• Experience managing stakeholders and handling complex activities in various contexts.
• Experience with 3rd party tools such as Nintex, K2, Sharegate, Linkfixer.
• Ability to frequently manage changing priorities and multiple stakeholders while maintaining end-objectives.
• Strong organisational, motivational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.

Skills:

• Good level of experience in supporting the delivery of projects and large change requests.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Highly organised, motivated, and detail-conscious.
• Can-do attitude with impactful and influencing style.
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration skills and ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Effective communication skills in both formal and informal settings.

If you are an experienced SharePoint Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity within the Defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!