Business Architect (Site Connectivity & Digital Transformation)
6-month initial contract (likely extension)
Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Leiston
ASAP start
We're looking for an experienced Business Architect to support a major UK infrastructure programme, helping shape and deliver business and technology change across a complex operational environment.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and suppliers, you'll play a key role in defining business requirements, developing operating models, driving investment cases, and ensuring solutions are aligned to strategic objectives. You'll remain involved throughout delivery, supporting implementation and business adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, analyse, and document business and operational requirements.
- Develop business cases, investment proposals, and project documentation.
- Coordinate site connectivity and digital infrastructure initiatives across multiple workstreams.
- Act as the bridge between operations, IT, suppliers, and programme teams.
- Drive governance, assurance, and approval activities.
- Manage stakeholder engagement across construction, operational, and technical teams.
- Track supplier delivery, manage risks, and elevate issues where required.
- Support operational readiness, transition, and handover activities.
- Proven Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, or IT Transformation experience.
- Strong background delivering change within large-scale infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities, or regulated environments.
- Experience producing investment cases and securing governance approvals.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and delivery packages.
- Experience working with technical teams across infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, or IT operations.
- Familiarity with structured project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - confident influencing senior stakeholders and suppliers.
- Experience on major capital programmes such as HS2, Thames Tideway, Lower Thames Crossing, TransPennine Route Upgrade, or similar.
- Knowledge of nuclear, highly regulated, or secure environments.
Additional Requirements
- BPSS clearance eligibility (minimum requirement).
- Comfortable working within a live construction and operational environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical digital and connectivity capabilities within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. If you have the relevant skills & experience, please apply promptly to be considered.
Business Architect in Reading employer: Queen Square Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance while being part of a dynamic team in the heart of the UK. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on critical production environments that make a real impact. Enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages open communication and teamwork, making it an excellent place for skilled professionals looking to advance their careers.
