Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Swindon Job Summary The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team. Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction. The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ community. Job Description As well as the exciting UK-wide property agenda we are delivering a leading-edge technology programme. We’re looking for an exceptional Technical Architect to ensure the successful delivery of this technology programme in the GPA’s property portfolio. We want someone who will seize the challenge and own the role, with energy and a commitment to quality. Our teams work on exciting projects to deliver new and refurbished Government Buildings across the whole of the country. You will work with colleagues who manage the construction project and with the GPA’s technology specialists and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of our services in these buildings. Your role is to tailor our standard designs to meet the needs of the project, and to oversee and assure suppliers whilst they deliver to meet our standards. We expect that you will have a strong background in IT Infrastructure with demonstrable experience in network implementation. In particular we are seeking people with strong experience of Wi-Fi implementation and experience of integrating other IT systems onto a network. As a project architect you will meet the following DDaT role profile: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/technical-architect Technical Architect - Project Delivery (Networks) A Technical Architect is accountable for the delivery of network architecture in different GPA buildings and representing their business area. At This Role Level, You Will: Be consulted about network design and provide design patterns Identify deeper network issues that need fixing Look for opportunities to collaborate and reuse components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Have a good understanding of most network technologies including LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area network), WIFI, data centre LAN, SD (software-defined) networks, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, and network specific security and remote access technologies and approaches Champion new technologies and solutions Be a strategic thinker who can communicate network concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Key Responsibilities: Contributing to updating the network high level design (HLD) based on project experience Tailoring the HLD to meet specific project requirements Liaising with other technical specialists to understand requirements and integrate IT systems onto the shared networks. Assurance of supplier delivery throughout the project lifecycle including coordination of all technical integrations for our customers. Facilitating the network handover, including overseeing early life support during transition to the IT support partner Ongoing support to problem solving and technical incident resolution of live services Working alongside other technical project managers and often across multiple concurrent projects. Frequent travel to different sites across the UK in order to carry out technical delivery assurance activities with our strategic partners and suppliers. As well as the exciting UK-wide property agenda we are delivering a leading-edge technology programme. We’re looking for an exceptional Technical Architect to ensure the successful delivery of this technology programme in the GPA’s property portfolio. We want someone who will seize the challenge and own the role, with energy and a commitment to quality. Our teams work on exciting projects to deliver new and refurbished Government Buildings across the whole of the country. You will work with colleagues who manage the construction project and with the GPA’s technology specialists and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of our services in these buildings. Your role is to tailor our standard designs to meet the needs of the project, and to oversee and assure suppliers whilst they deliver to meet our standards. We expect that you will have a strong background in IT Infrastructure with demonstrable experience in network implementation. In particular we are seeking people with strong experience of Wi-Fi implementation and experience of integrating other IT systems onto a network. As a project architect you will meet the following DDaT role profile: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/technical-architect Technical Architect - Project Delivery (Networks) A Technical Architect is accountable for the delivery of network architecture in different GPA buildings and representing their business area. Key Responsibilities: Contributing to updating the network high level design (HLD) based on project experience Tailoring the HLD to meet specific project requirements Liaising with other technical specialists to understand requirements and integrate IT systems onto the shared networks. Assurance of supplier delivery throughout the project lifecycle including coordination of all technical integrations for our customers. Facilitating the network handover, including overseeing early life support during transition to the IT support partner Ongoing support to problem solving and technical incident resolution of live services Working alongside other technical project managers and often across multiple concurrent projects. Frequent travel to different sites across the UK in order to carry out technical delivery assurance activities with our strategic partners and suppliers. Person specification We are looking for resourceful individuals, capable of working to hard project deadlines. You should have a range of IT infrastructure engineering experience, with a focus on the delivery of end user networks. Essential Criteria: Experience of multi-tenant network and IT infrastructure delivery Wi-Fi networking experience Experience of IT delivery in new build and refurbishment construction projects in accordance with RIBA stage lifecycle. Desirable Criteria: Good communication Documentation Qualifications And Accreditations Essential criteria: Demonstrate level of experience as a Network Architect Experience in delivery large Wi-Fi networks in multi-tenant buildings Good understanding of network technology including WAN, LAN, WLAN, Firewalls etc Experience with range of network equipment and vendor technologies Evidence of working with suppliers when delivering and supporting networks Strong customer engagement skills Desirable Criteria: CCNA or similar experience CWNA or similar wireless network experience in multi- tenancy environment Meraki certifications: ECMS1 and/or ECMS2 Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Customer Perspective Commercial Acumen Property Market Knowledge Innovation Alongside your salary of £56,500, Government Property Agency contributes £16,368 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Generous annual leave Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). How To Apply To apply for this role then please click this link and apply via the advertisers website - https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/job-apply?jobTitle=technicalarchitect&jobId=broadbean_846521764082617 The sift is due to take place week commencing 14th December 2025. As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV and a 500-word personal statement aligning with the person specification. This statement should outline your skills and experience in alignment with the role and use the STAR technique to provide specific examples. Interview GPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact recruitment@gpa.gov.uk to discuss prior to submitting your application. Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview. Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, and Technical (core skill) questions. Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via Michael.Rumble@adecco.co.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. Further Information Any move to GPA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : Michael Rumble Email : Michael.Rumble@adecco.co.uk Recruitment team Email : Michael.Rumble@adecco.co.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact HR@gpa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission