Consultant / Senior Consultant Solution Architect in Bristol

This is a key position within i3Works; we are looking for the right individual to help continue to grow our technology architecture capabilities and offering across our i3Works business.

We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. Our team provides a wide range of service capabilities. We are looking for a technical solution architect with experience delivering public and private cloud solutions, utilising best practices to design and deliver high‑quality, secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex IT solutions on time, within budget, and aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate business needs into scalable and sustainable architectures.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Create and review high‑quality technical designs and architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Recommend technologies and best practices to enhance solution performance and resilience.

Must have or be eligible for and willing to undergo UK Government security vetting (at least to Security Clearance level). Willingness to travel to client sites.

Desirable Skills

• Strong knowledge of current technologies used to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Experience designing and scaling the delivery of large and small systems.
• Proven experience designing complex systems in secure or regulated environments.
• Broad understanding of application architectures and supporting cloud infrastructures.
• Experience describing a technical subject to a non‑technical audience.
• Extensive experience working with multiple stakeholders including end users and CxO level.
• Experience working in the Defence, Nuclear or the Public Sector industries.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.

Role Location

Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients. Our people should be within a commutable distance of our Bristol office and be able to co‑locate at client locations typically within 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4 corridor. New clients are always coming on board so flexibility and the ability to work wherever the work requires is required.

Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values are purposeful, dynamic & supportive. They drive the fundamental behaviours that set i3Works apart from our competitors.

• Purposeful: Professionally Responsible – Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers. Driven to Deliver – Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works. Critical Thinker – Demonstrates the ability to analyse and think critically quickly, using information insights and knowledge in a structured manner to identify options, make recommendations, and make robust, defendable decisions.
• Dynamic: Curious – Future‑focused, inquisitive, open‑minded, looking for evolving and innovative ways to add value. Skilled Influencer – Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisational value.
• Supportive: Collaborative – Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people both within and outside the organisation. Role Model – Consistently leads by example. Acts with impartiality and independence, balancing personal and organisational parameters.

Benefits At i3Works

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year, up to 30 days + bank holidays after your 3rd anniversary)
• Enhanced Reservist Leave up to 10 days paid
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• 5% company pension contribution
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1‑1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25‑39% on a bike and accessories)
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved if you wish

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence.