London, UK
Technology lead
at Medical Architecture
Medical Architecture is hiring a technology lead to join its team in London.
We are recruiting a forward-thinking architectural technologist who has a strong technical understanding of, and an interest and experience in dealing with, day-to-day information technology matters. You will help us improve office productivity and the quality and delivery of technical design across our practice, which has studios in London and Newcastle upon Tyne.
You will be a senior member of our team, with a base in our attractive, central London studio, alongside the opportunity to work flexibly from home. You will use industry-standard Autodesk BIM applications, working on high-quality healthcare projects within our teams, designing a new generation of high-performing health infrastructure in the UK and overseas.
Role responsibilities
You will be central to improving our company’s technical capability and will be:
- leading the technical and construction package design of selected projects
- collaborating with our BIM team to refine technical standards and improve project workflow
- liaising with our IT support company as the key person contact for the London office
- acting as the ‘go to’ contact for day-to-day office IT issues, filtering out trivial requests and escalating important matters
- working alongside the IT lead in our Newcastle upon Tyne office to manage licenses and plan future hardware or software requirements
- reporting to the directors on technology expectations, performance and opportunities
Person specification
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
- CIAT or equivalent qualification with a minimum of five years’ experience working with design teams on complex building projects
- current understanding of UK building regulations, and statutory requirements
- good understanding of construction design office IT applications (MS Office 365, Revit, AutoCAD)
- some knowledge of IT systems, server, printers – sufficient to identify and escalate problems
- excellent interpersonal communication skills
- positive approach to problem solving
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we recognise the value in building a team that reflects the broad spectrum of society. You will be a key part of our successful, growing company in a secure sector. We encourage applications from anyone that feels they can make a positive contribution to this role.
Rewards and benefits
We offer a range of rewards and benefits, including:
- an excellent competitive salary with enhanced pension contributions and discretionary bonus scheme
- payment of professional membership fees
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years’ service
- a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible and virtual working arrangements
- increased annual leave allowance following three years’ service
- opportunities to take part in social responsibility initiatives
- a career-enhancing opportunity to develop your skills with leadership potential, working alongside a friendly and diverse, professional team, with very low staff turnover
- managed programme of staff training and continuing professional development (CPD)
Our accessible studio based in Bloomsbury, central London:
- is close to local parks, squares, restaurants and bars
- has good access to public transport and secure cycle storage
- is an attractive, well-daylit, self-contained and covid-secure workplace studio
As a practice, we provide a full range of infrastructure planning and architectural design services with a unique focus on the health sector. Our strategic approach to planning is combined with a committed focus on design quality, making effective spaces feel truly special. We have a well-established IT and wide area network infrastructure and are recognised as of the leading companies in healthcare BIM. Founded in 1991, we are based in the UK with studios in London and Newcastle upon Tyne. We work locally and globally, with projects in Australasia, North America and Europe.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted by clicking ‘apply’ link below, and should include a cover letter, CV (two pages max.) and a short portfolio (maximum 8MB