Data Architect - Health Construction- London/ Bimingham at Turner Townsend

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Architecture, Healthcare, Smart Buildings, Data Modelling, Integration, Cyber Security, Interoperability, Predictive Analytics, Data Governance, Master Data Management, Stakeholder Communication, Building Management Systems, Digital Twins, Energy Optimisation, Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Analytics

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Role Summary As the Data Architect, lead the definition, governance, integration, and optimisation of data assets needs of the operational environments of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), enabling a next-generation intelligent hospital and smart-building ecosystem. This role ensures alignment with NHP reference architecture and supports clinical and operational workflows, estates and facilities management operations, smart-building and intelligent hospital capabilities and enterprise analytics. This role has a strong alignment with smart building integration. Key Role Responsibilities Define a NHP data model, information flows, semantic frameworks, aligned to national reference architectures. Develop guidance for unified data strategies for Smart buildings, real-time operations, digital twins, predictive analytics, and building optimisation Define guidance for data governance frameworks, policies, and stewardship models across the hospital and estates environment. Develop guidance on seamless data exchange using interoperability standards such as for clinical data exchange standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM), control systems protocols (BACnet, MQTT, REST APIs, Modbus), OPC UA, and middleware tools. Integrating with multiple systems, such as EPR/clinical systems, facility security, CAFM/IWMS/CMMS, BIM, Common Data Environments, and digital twins. Develop guidance for real-time data handling for location-based services, building management systems, patient flow, condition monitoring, asset tracking, environmental controls, and energy optimisation. Define guidance for data quality standards, metadata management practices, and master data management (MDM) solutions. Develop guidance for ensuring compliance with information governance, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements (e.g., GDPR, NHS guidelines, ISO 27001). Develop guidance for advanced analytics for predictive maintenance, capacity planning, workflow optimisation, clinical decision support, sustainability insights, and patient safety. Develop guidance and provide support for methods of data flow for visualisation of data from integrated systems in design drawings, in control rooms, on dashboards, and in user interfaces. Ensure estates compliance by developing guidance for designing solutions aligned to relevant HBN/HTM guidance; support and document any derogations with Estates/EFM. Develop guidance for cyber resilient Operational Technology: develop secure reference architectures (segmentation, identity, monitoring) aligned to NHS cyber baselines; coordinate with security architects on risk treatment. Champion data flows the Construction Playbook: output-based specs, early supplier engagement, MMC ready designs, and data rich handover (e.g., COBie, digital building naming and identification and tagging, asset data standards). Drive sustainability outcomes: specify metering, analytics, and fault detection & diagnostics; support net zero, energy optimisation, and lifecycle performance verification. Develop guidance for testing & readiness: define Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Soft Landings, and training plans to assure safe transition to operations and measurable benefits realisation. Produce clear design artefacts: drawings, schedules, interface control documents, cybersecurity design notes, O&M input, and user guidance. Qualifications Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Data Architect in healthcare, smart buildings, or complex environments. Strong data modelling, integration, ontology and hybrid cloud architectural experience. Practical experience with open protocols and systems interoperability, including integration into CAFM/IWMS, BIM/CDE, and data platforms/digital twins. Understanding of cyber security for Operational Technology/Integrated Care Systems, including network segmentation, identity, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to produce high quality design documentation and lead multi-disciplinary reviews with EFM, digital, clinical, and supplier teams. Excellent stakeholder communication and a track record of delivering through RIBA stages to commissioning and handover. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in NHS/healthcare projects, large public sector capital programmes. Experience with building management and controls systems. Awareness of clinical digital assurance (DTAC, DCB0129/0160) where building systems interface with clinical workflows or patient facing technologies. Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 principles for industrial cybersecurity and relevant CIBSE guidance (e.g., TM54/TM63). Professional Memberships (if applicable) Certified Data Professional (CDP) Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-VF1 #LI-Hybrid SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

The Data Architect will lead the definition, governance, integration, and optimisation of data assets for the New Hospital Programme, ensuring alignment with reference architecture and supporting various operational workflows. This role involves developing guidance for data strategies, governance frameworks, and advanced analytics to enable a smart-building ecosystem.