Architect - Cellular & Radio

Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this – providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It’s a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you’ll both take pride in and feel passionate about.

Responsible for defining, implementing, and communicating Heathrow Technology architectures and roadmaps to support the delivery of Technology strategy and business goals within the relevant domain. Provides governance, expertise, and leadership across HAL Technology Teams and the wider third‑party and support partner network. Owns and manages the infrastructure and applications related to all Cellular and Radio systems across the Heathrow campus, including Cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G), Radio (TETRA, DMR, DAS), CUAS, and physical connectivity such as fibre and structured cabling.

Your role will involve:

• Engage and own the technical relationship with the vendors of these systems including Third Parties in support of the cellular and radio solutions.
• Develop the Cyber Roadmap related specifically to cellular and radio, and to work with stakeholders to deliver this.
• Input and oversee technical designs for new services as part of the Architecture Guild.
• Develop and maintain policies, architectures, frameworks, roadmaps, and technical standards for the Business domain that deliver the strategic Technology goals, business priorities and comply with HAL’s technical and industry/regulatory standards.
• Take part in the technology Governance processes providing specialist knowledge and assurance that Project designs are fit for purpose and comply with HAL Standards and guidelines.

These Skills Are Essential:

• Previous experience of development of large scale, pragmatic, business‑centric solutions to solve critical business challenges.
• Knowledge of the cellular and radio infrastructure, capabilities, and alignment of these technologies to the business processes.
• Experience of defining architectural direction and harnessing innovation for business benefit.
• Previous experience of building, maintaining, and influencing relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Governance and oversight of technical designs for changes and future developments.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance‑based annual bonuses and our longer‑term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market‑leading pensions. With family‑friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too.

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

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As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.