Infrastructure Engineering - ICT Lead | London 

About Us 

At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow’s world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own. 

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineering to own the design & deployment of WeWork active IT, AV & security infrastructure. In this role, you will:

• Confirm IT/AV & Security requirements for projects and ensure all design is to latest product/technical standards and identify site/project specific requirements

• Budget projects to latest Building Technology standards 

• Recommend Comms Room strategy for approval, ensure standard is followed for room sizes & strategy

• Ensure WiFi design is incorporated into design drawings

• Identify primary/secondary ISP routes & engage vendors & review layout for cabling distances

• Determine if cellular remediation is required, and incorporate system requirements into design drawings

• Procure services as required for Cabling, IT, AV, Security, ISP & Cellular services as required for projects

• Review vendor quotes for BOM/Service accuracy and price comparison/value for money

• Attend monthly Vendor Management meetings for bi-directional feedback and improvement

• Page-turn with vendors and GC onsite/remote along with design pack validation

• Room Readiness checklist completion. IT Closets ready for rack installs, second fix works for all disciplines in comms rooms

• Responsible for building logistics (materials etc) & the POC for IT/AV/SEC/Cabling & System Commissioning

• Ensure vendor site access as needed including H&S reviews/approval

• Technology related construction management & escalation including Room Readiness failures

• Create, maintain & communicate project plans & RAID logs as well as Snag Lists & Vendor Quality/Standards Adherence

• Attend project programming/design meetings along with providing weekly project Status Reports and input into monthly business review

• Assisting with ad-hoc new developments including changes to standards and new products/solutions

• Works closely with the Member Solutions team to validate design concepts for suitability

• Supporting of planning and implementation of capital improvement projects and hardware refreshes, ensuring budgets are maintained and standards are kept

• Ensures smooth handover of documentation & runbooks to Field Services & End User support teams

• Champions Building Technology Standards and identifies and suggests improvements for future iterations

• Works with global team to roll out new processes & standards

• Review feedback from Operate team or wider Product/Ops/Community teams to feedback into Delivery designs & deployments

• Contribute to vendor relationships, identify and recommend actions for improvement, escalating issues internally where appropriate

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Information Technology

• Technical subject matter expert in at least one of: Cabling, Active IT/Network, Audio-Visual, Security

• Experience in having direct responsibility for producing coordinated Low Voltage and / or Telecommunications construction documents

• Broad knowledge of low voltage infrastructure, structured cabling and coordination strategy with focus on telecommunications and / or audio visual design

• Have experience with construction projects

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting floor plans and technical drawings and specifications

• Understanding of the design and construction of IT Closets, MDF and Electrical Equipment Rooms

• Experience in project completion and turnover for low voltage systems

• Understanding of network architecture and information security compliance

• Strong project management skills for team coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and supply-chain management

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and ownership mentality

• A team collaborator, clear communicator, prudent risk-assessor, and effective motivator

• Habitually thinking outside the box and exploring new ways to execute projects

• Gets happy and excited that no two days are the same & loves working with numerous people day to day

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated. 

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.