Stride Treglown is one of the top 20 architectural practices in the UK and a leader in the use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) software. Because architecture is incredibly demanding in terms of infrastructure, having the latest, most reliable technology is a key factor in our continuing growth.
As an IT team, we are passionate about delivering systems that truly make a difference to our users. We don’t just deliver technology; we lead business change projects, ensuring our tech stack continuously improves the way the practice works.
Our Technical Environment
You will be gaining hands-on experience in a high-end, demanding enterprise environment, including:
- Supporting 350 users across 9 UK offices, connected by our Wide Area Network
- High Availability (HA) servers and large-scale storage arrays located across our sites.
- High-power CAD/BIM workstations, tailored mobile solutions, and hybrid remote-working systems.
- A blend of thin- and thick-client devices, laptops and servers.
Key Responsibilities
The Role & Key Responsibilities
This is a broad, hands-on role where you will join a tight-knit, 5-strong team. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Service Desk Support: Acting as a primary point of contact for users, taking ownership of tickets, and providing excellent 1st and 2nd line support through to resolution.
- Hardware & Provisioning: Building, deploying, and maintaining high-power workstations, laptops, and mobile devices. Managing IT assets and user access accounts.
- Systems Administration: Managing users via Active Directory and supporting core business applications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, Windows OS).
- Infrastructure Support: Assisting with the build, daily checking, and maintenance of our HA server racks and network infrastructure.
- Operational Excellence: Keeping service tickets and internal systems updated, maintaining support documentation, and adhering to internal SLAs.
- Project Delivery: Collaborating with the team to design, test, and implement complete IT solutions and roll out new business systems.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For (Experience & Skills):
- Experience: A relevant Degree OR 3+ years of experience working in a highly customer-facing role (ideally within IT Support, Service Desk, or a similar technical environment).
- Technical Aptitude: Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and basic network issues. Familiarity with process-driven applications, agile workflows, or ITIL frameworks is desirable.
- Business Acumen: The desire to understand the "why" behind the tech, aligning IT solutions with broader business goals.
- Mobility: A full UK Driving License is highly desirable, as this role involves occasional travel to our other UK offices.
Personal Qualities:
- Customer-Focused: Outstanding communication skills with a genuine passion for investigating and resolving user issues proactively.
- Logical Problem Solver: A methodical approach to troubleshooting with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive & Organized: Diligent and capable of prioritizing a busy ticket queue alongside project-based tasks.
- Calm Under Pressure: Able to remain professional and reliable when supporting business-critical systems.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Salary: £26,227.50 - £31,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Career progression and opportunities for technical development
Stride Treglown is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We will provide a fully accessible recruitment process and offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
How to Apply:
If you have a blend of technical competence, business understanding, and excellent customer service skills, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are the right fit for this role.
Stride Treglown is a disability confident employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you do not meet all of the experience and skills above, we would still encourage you to apply if you believe you would be a good fit.
Skills Required
- Relevant degree or at least 3 years of experience in a highly customer-facing role, ideally IT support, service desk, or a similar technical environment
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and basic network issues
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Logical, methodical problem-solving and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize service tickets and project-based tasks
- Full UK driving license
- Familiarity with process-driven applications, agile workflows, or ITIL frameworks
What We Do
Stride Treglown is an employee-owned UK architecture and design practice offering architecture, interior design, town planning, masterplanning, urban design and BIM consultancy. Operating through nine studios nationwide, it combines human-centred design, local knowledge and specialist expertise to create places and buildings for clients across the built environment. The practice is also a certified B Corp and maintains international collaborations.
