Chief Architect

# Chief Architect Abingdon, Bath, Bristol, London Apply for this job
* Permanent* Experienced Professionals
* Products & Systems Engineering
* -en GBAt Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities.

Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.## Our Offer We offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering innovation within aerospace and defence, partnering with leading clients on transformative programmes.
* The chance to shape and deliver high-impact, large-scale engineering solutions
* A leadership role with significant influence across clients, delivery teams, and strategic growth initiatives
* Opportunities to work on cutting-edge digital and sustainable transformation programmes
* A collaborative, global environment with access to diverse expertise and capabilities
* Strong career progression and professional development opportunities
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package##

Your role
* Lead the development and delivery of world-class engineering solutions at platform or major system level for a key aerospace and defence client
* Provide strategic architectural leadership, assessing client needs and driving digital and sustainable transformation across their value chain
* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and CxOs, supporting sales, discovery, and early-stage engagements
* Shape and win new business by developing technical proposals, influencing requirements, and executing capture strategies for £5m+ opportunities
* Support delivery teams to ensure successful execution, stepping in to resolve issues and drive programmes back on track where required##

Your profile
* Proven experience as a senior technical leader or engineering architect within aerospace and defence at platform or system level
* Strong background in digital transformation, engineering architecture, and complex multi-disciplinary solution design
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build long-term client relationships in a consultative environment
* Experience supporting business development activities including sales engagement, bid leadership, and opportunity growth
* Inspirational and collaborative leader, comfortable operating in a matrix environment with accountability for both individual and team success## What you'll love about working here
* Hybrid working
* Open access to digital learning platforms
* Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like Out Front, Cap Ability or Women@Capgemini Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who
* Declare they have a disability, and
* Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
* Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know
* All roles will require a level of security clearance;
This role requires SC clearance
* You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.