Solution Architect (Energy & Utilities) in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Energy Jobline ATTB · London, GB ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Architecture
Job Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.
Hybrid working: Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of two days per week.
Work may involve up to five days per week on a client site depending on role or assignment.
Responsibilities
Provide technical assurance at a programme level, ensuring that technical change programmes within the Energy and Utilities sector have the most appropriate architectural design and where appropriate reduce technical debt.
Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design).
Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
Work to agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. Use your technical skills to problem‑solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects.
Qualifications
Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end‑to‑end solutions for complex client challenges.
Strong understanding of the Energy and Utilities sector, with experience across areas such as water, gas, electricity, oil, gas, or nuclear.
Experience with common technologies used in the sector, such as enterprise systems (IBM Maximo, SAP, Billing, CRM) and operational systems and technologies (SCADA, control systems).
Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration).
Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.
Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies.
Although we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high‑performance applications:
Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce; Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation; Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud‑ architectures, UML, ArchiMate.
Benefits
Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
Generous company pension scheme
Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
Annual performance‑based bonus
PA share ownership
Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
EEO Statement
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their , background, , genetic information, parental or family status, or belief, race, , , , sexual , gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations
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