Job Introduction
IT Architecture & Engineering Lead
Location: Westdown Camp, Wiltshire
Reporting to: Head of Information and Technology
Team: 9 FTE
About Landmarc
Landmarc partners with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to manage the Defence Training Estate (DTE). In April 2024, we began a new 10‑year contract (TESC), further strengthening our commitment to delivering safe, sustainable and effective training environments.
Our Information & Technology Department provides the digital platforms and services that support daily operations across the estate.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced IT Architecture & Engineering Lead to shape our architectural vision, modernise core systems and lead a multi‑disciplinary team. As a senior member of the IT Leadership Team (ITLT), you will drive the delivery of secure, reliable solutions aligned with business and contract needs.
You will oversee end‑to‑end architecture across asset management, work order management, booking systems, data and MI, finance and cloud services. Our technology stack is predominantly Microsoft-based, with systems including IBM Maximo, Select HR, ESRI ArcGIS and SharePoint.
This role suits someone with broad architecture experience, strong leadership capability, and a practical, solution‑focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership
Develop and maintain an enterprise view of business and technology architecture.
Create and evolve roadmaps, patterns and principles.
Drive effective use of existing capabilities and define future opportunities.
Ensure adherence to architectural, engineering and non-functional standards.
Team Leadership & Delivery
Lead and develop a team of Architects, Developers and Testers.
Set clear objectives and provide ongoing coaching and direction.
Optimise engineering delivery across projects.
Ensure solutions are designed, built, tested and deployed effectively.
Oversee release of fully tested software into live environments.
Drive continuous improvement across development and support.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work with senior stakeholders to shape end‑to‑end architecture.
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Architects to align requirements.
Manage vendor relationships.
Support impact assessments across technical, business and financial areas.
Operational Support
Oversee maintenance and support of existing applications.
Provide guidance on second‑line support and service processes.
About You
You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on engineering knowledge and strong leadership skills. You can simplify complexity, communicate clearly and balance agility with quality.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in asset/work management environments (e.g., FM, utilities).
Broad architecture experience across business, application, data and infrastructure.
Practical understanding of EA methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman).
Experience defining modern architectures across multiple channels and systems.
Strong structured problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
Experience leading teams of 6–10 technical staff.
Proven experience delivering within development and testing processes.
Project delivery experience (small to medium).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps.
Experience with system integration and SOA.
Desirable
TOGAF certification.
Experience in cloud‑first environments.
Knowledge of ITIL and service management tooling.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS.
Microsoft Certified Developer.
Behaviours & Traits
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Ability to influence and drive architectural direction.
Pragmatic, balanced approach to quality and pace.
Proactive, flexible and improvement‑focused.
Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
Results‑oriented with strong prioritisation skills.
Committed to coaching and developing your team.
Prerequisites
Eligibility for BPSS & SC clearance (SC desirable).
UK driving licence (desirable).
Our Values
Take Care – Look after yourself and others.
Do the Right Thing – Integrity in all we do.
Put the Customer First – In every action and decision.
Deliver on Promises – Commitments matter.
Take Pride – Value the contribution you make.
Our Behaviours
Live Our Values
Build Relationships
Give Feedback & Recognition
Embrace Flexibility
Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.
Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits
Benefits
At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We're proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:
Pension
Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
Other Amazing Benefits
Reward Gateway Benefit Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life's important moments.
Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.
At Landmarc, we don't just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer
About The Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.
By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.
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