Solutions Architect

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for a Solutions Architect to work on a complex large scale Energy project, so large scale infrastructure experience is required.

 You'll be designing and assuring information systems landscapes, turning business requirements into pragmatic, enterprise-aligned solution designs.

If you have a TOGAF background and experience in major, complex infrastructure projects, this one's worth a look.

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 2-3  days on site per week

·        Analyse business requirements and provide feedback on feasibility, appropriateness, and available solutions.

·        Lead solution optioneering and support business case development, weighing risks, costs and complexity.

·        Prepare logical solution designs and supporting narratives within formal Solution Design Documents.

·        Maintain enterprise architecture models using agreed methods and tooling.

·        Collaborate with technical, security, data and integration architects to deliver coherent end-to-end designs.

·        Present and defend solution designs to review panels, working groups and senior stakeholders.

·        Act as solution design authority during delivery, assuring supplier and internal designs against approved architecture.

·        Prepare as-realised enterprise architecture models following solution implementation.

·        Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, particularly TOGAF, and their application in large-scale programmes.

·        Experience designing information systems architecture across engineering, procurement, construction and operations environments.

·        Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into pragmatic, justified solution designs.

·        Experience working across cross-disciplinary teams, aligning technical solutions with enterprise strategy.

·        Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders confidently.

·        Experience in complex major projects within highly regulated or safety-critical sectors.

·        Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and work at pace in a multi-party environment.

·        Degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Knowledge of nuclear industry standards, regulations and wider industrial context.

·        Experience with AI and machine learning use cases in engineering or operational settings.

·        Familiarity with configuration management standards such as ISO 10007.

·        Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and interface management solutions.

·        Exposure to Digital Rehearsal or other simulation and modelling technologies in a project context.

·        TOGAF certified practitioner qualification.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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