IT Support Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. AECOM scores B on the Alion truth index.
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The IT Support Specialist is a role that will be covering the Europe Region. The core function of the role is to provide effective Second-line IT support to employees in the Edinburgh office alongside a vendor technician. The role will also have a requirement to support projects across the region.
The core functions of the role are:
- Support regional projects including the yearly Cyber Essentials certification. This is a yearly requirement and will require focus during each certification period
- Support other regional projects as required
- When not on project work. Provide Second-line IT support to employees in the Manchester office.
- Provide effective Second-line IT support to employees in the EC India office alongside vendor technicians.
As part of the role, there will be an expectation to travel to other UK & European offices when required as part of project work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide second-line technical support to staff.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and operating system issues.
- Support Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff or external suppliers.
- Ensure proper recording, documentation, and closure of tickets.
- Report back on issues and challenges to the regional IT Service Delivery manager.
- Report back on issues and challenges to the regional IT Service Delivery manager.
- Ensure IT asset management processes are being followed.
- Manage the e-waste process, aligned to the IT Asset Management process.
- Collaborate and contribute to the broader IT goals.
- Support regional projects alongside the regional IT Service Delivery manager.
- Previous experience in an IT support or technical support role.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows 11.
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Good understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple support requests.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID.
- Good knowledge of Apple Macintosh operating systems.
- Familiarity with IT asset management and helpdesk ticketing systems.
- Relevant IT qualifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+ or Microsoft certifications.
Working Arrangements
- Full-time position.
- Office-based, hybrid or site-based depending on business requirements.
- Occasional out-of-hours support may be required.
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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
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