IT Infrastructure Review & Transformation Consultant

IT Infrastructure Review & Transformation Lead (Contract)

Location: Droitwich, UK-based, Hybrid, with international travel
Contract Length: Initial 3 months (with potential extension)
Start: ASAP

£400-£500 per day

About the Business

The business are a specialist plastic injection moulding and tooling manufacturer with revenues of approximately £100m per annum, operating across six locations in the UK, France, Poland and India.

Following a change of ownership in early 2022, the business has undergone a successful turnaround and continues to strengthen its operational foundations. A recent acquisition has further expanded the Group. Historically, IT infrastructure across the business has been under-invested, and the organisation is now seeking to undertake a comprehensive review and improvement of its IT estate.

The Assignment

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Change & Review Specialist to lead a full assessment of IT infrastructure, hardware, software and external support arrangements across all Group sites.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment requiring site visits, engagement with local IT teams and senior management, and the production of a clear, commercially focused roadmap for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a full inventory of IT hardware across all sites (e.g. servers, printers, networking equipment) Compile a complete inventory of software licences, including usage levels and identification of duplication or redundancy Review all external IT support providers, services provided and annual costs Assess the email server and website/domain management setup across the Group Document key business software systems used at each site and how they are hosted and supported (local, offsite or group-wide servers) Produce a detailed written report including: Summary of each site’s current IT setup Key risks, gaps and issues identified Recommended corrective actions A practical, costed Group-wide IT improvement plan, including priorities, timelines and estimated costs

Deliverables

Comprehensive review and assessment completed within 3 months Final report and recommendations presented at the end of the assignment Clear proposal for next steps, with potential to extend the role into implementation and delivery

About You

You will be a seasoned IT infrastructure professional with a strong background in IT change management, ideally within multi-site or international environments. You will be pragmatic, commercially aware and focused on delivering solutions that genuinely support the business.

Essential experience:

Proven track record in IT infrastructure transformation and consolidation Strong experience in email, domain and website management Managing and rationalising hardware, software and support providers Delivering clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders

Personal attributes:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Highly organised and project-focused Comfortable working independently across multiple locations Practical and commercially minded – no “over-engineering”, just solutions that work and are future-proof

Why Join This Assignment?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and influence the IT foundations of a growing international manufacturing group, with strong senior sponsorship and the potential to continue into the implementation phase.