Senior Solutions Architect

Do you have what it takes to transform an organisation into a Digital & Data led one? Then you are the Solutions Architect we need.

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of technology solutions that align with business needs and architectural standards. This role plays a key part in shaping best practices and evolving enterprise architecture.

Are you a Solution Architect who can provide the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions? Then keep reading.

Can you translate business strategy into Solutions Architecture? We are looking for someone who understands business drivers to determine enterprise systems designs and change requirements. Do you understand emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business and operating models? Then come and explore a role at Laing O'Rourke, it isn't all about construction.

Translate Business Strategy into Architecture

Design enterprise solutions that align with business goals and emerging technology trends. Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints.

Lead Solution Design & Analysis

Evaluate, design, and implement solutions architecture for business applications and technologies. Identify technical debt and recommend improvements.

Orchestrate Solution Delivery

Ensure compliance with architectural standards and principles. Assess organizational and financial impact of solutions.

Facilitate & Collaborate for Business Success

Partner with product owners and agile teams to maintain a strong architectural foundation. Provide guidance to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture governance.

What We're Looking For

Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. Ability to influence teams and navigate organizational dynamics. Deep understanding of emerging technologies and agile methodologies. Business acumen and experience in IT budgeting.

Education & Experience

Expertise in diverse technologies, platforms, and architectures. Experience with product management, agile frameworks, and roadmap development. Strong presentation skills for senior executives and technical teams.

The position is working within our IT Function and supporting our solutions team. It is an excellent opportunity to learn from like-minded mentors and experts that make up our team. For more information apply today and don't miss out on an opportunity to accelerate your career. For more information and further details about the job duties, please please get in touch.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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