Solution Architect

Salary: £43,000 - 83,000 per year

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge and experience in multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Oracle and Microsoft.
• Strong understanding of enterprise construction software, alongside general software, hardware and infrastructure knowledge.
• Familiarity with IT security best practices and standards.
• Experience with system integration patterns, APIs, middleware and data migration strategies.
• Ability to conduct technical feasibility assessments and risk analysis.
• Experience in vendor evaluation, solution comparison and technical governance processes.
• Demonstrable technical leadership and clear communication skills.
• Track record of stakeholder engagement and the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders to ensure understanding and acceptance of preferred solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable and secure cloud-based architectures across multiple platforms, including AWS, Oracle and Microsoft.
• Produce single or project-specific High Level Designs (HLDs).
• Participate in governance activities including Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) checks, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Technical Design Authority (TDA) reviews.
• Support work winning teams with IT-related elements.
• Integrate enterprise software and solutions with existing IT architecture within projects.
• Ensure all IT solutions meet security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
• Identify strategic opportunities for technological advancement and system integration.
• Influence IT strategic planning and support departmental decision-making.
• Evaluate new technology solutions for potential business value.
• Facilitate clear communication between IT and other business units.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT practices and processes.
• Maintain high-level oversight of project timelines and deliverables.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with IT architecture and data security.

Technologies

• AWS
• Architect
• Cloud
• Hardware
• Support
• Oracle
• Security
• LESS

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We are Balfour Beatty, and our Enabling Functions team supports Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability to deliver our Build to Last strategy while improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes. This Solution Architect role is based in London within our Information Technology team and focuses on complex, major change across multiple technologies and cloud platforms. We offer a full range of benefits, including smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly leave policies, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

last updated 36 week of 2026