At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead architectural design and create innovative solutions across diverse technologies.
- Company: Join Laing O'Rourke, a leader in engineering and construction innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of construction with cutting-edge technology and impactful solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in multiple technologies and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Senior Solutions Architect
Are you a Senior Solutions Architect who enjoys working across a broad range of technologies, businesschallengesand strategic initiatives?
This is an opportunity to influence technology decisions across theorganisation, helping shape solutions that are resilient, scalableand aligned to long-term business goals.
IT Introduction
Laing O'Rourke's IT function has renewed its strategy to support the company's ambition to transform the construction industry, making it more sustainable, more productive, and fit for the future.
Technology has a critical role to play in achieving this ambition.
Our focus is on applying digital capability in ways that genuinely matter, shaping how complex projects are delivered, how decisions are made, and how innovation improves outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.
Our mission is clear: to create a modern and resilient technology environment where trusted data informs every decision, AI enhances every process, and digital capability enables theorganisationtooperatewith greater scale and productivity.
To deliver this, we are building a different kind of IT function, one that is trusted by the business, forward lookinginits thinking, and deeply connected to operational outcomes.
We are looking for individuals who are curious, thoughtful, and motivated by contributing to work that has real industry impact.
Role Overview
As a Senior Solution Architect, you will provide architectural leadership across a diverse technology landscape, ensuring solutions are designed consistently, deliveredeffectivelyand aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate businessobjectivesinto solution architectures that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Develop solution designs, architecturalblueprintsand technology roadmaps.
- Assess existing technology landscapes andidentifyimprovement opportunities.
- Lead architectural design and evaluation across applications and initiatives.
- Support governance through standards, referencemodelsand design guidance.
- Collaborate with architects, deliveryteamsand business stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
- Experience across multiple technologies, platformsand environments.
- Understanding ofcurrent and emerging technology trends.
- Ability to influence andfacilitatestakeholder decision-making.
- Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strategicthinking balancinglong and short-term priorities.
- Experience providing architectural leadership.
- Technology-neutral, outcome-focused mindset.
- Intellectual curiosity and sound judgement.
Desirable Requirements
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Understanding ofproduct management, Agileprinciplesand delivery practices.
- Experience supporting Agile teams with architecture guidance.
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
- About Laing O'Rourke
Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction business known for pushing boundaries in digital engineering, modern methods of construction and sustainable delivery.
With more than 150 years of heritage, we are committed to creating environments in which diverse teams can excel and thrive.
Accessibility & Inclusion: We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
If yourequirean alternative format or support during the application process, please contact resourcingteam@laingorourke. com
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