IT Solution Architect

Location: Greater London

IT Solution Architect Offer :
Support Functions / IT and Digital

Schedule:

Full-Time Country:
United Kingdom Equans is looking for an IT Solution Architect to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Solution Architect to join EQUANS UK's IT Architecture Practice. This role is ideal for a strategic and business-focused architect who is passionate about delivering measurable business value through technology and translating business objectives into effective, sustainable technology solutions.

As an IT Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that support EQUANS UK's strategic priorities. Working across a diverse portfolio of applications, integrations, and data platforms, you will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimising solutions that align with business requirements, architectural standards, and long-term technology roadmaps.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical specialists to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business outcomes and support organisational growth and transformation.

What will you deliver?

Operate across a broad technology landscape spanning Applications, Integration, Data, and Infrastructure, balancing business priorities, technical constraints, and strategic objectives.

Ensure all solution designs align with EQUANS UK and EQUANS Group architectural principles, technology standards, security requirements, and strategic roadmaps.

Collaborate closely with colleagues across the UK Architecture & Business Analysis Practice as well as with Global Architecture and Technical SMEs to develop cohesive and scalable solution approaches.

Influence technology decision-making through active participation in Architecture Review Boards, governance forums, and project assurance activities, ensuring appropriate oversight and adherence to best practices.

Take ownership of producing high-quality architectural deliverables, including solution designs, architecture decision records, roadmaps, and supporting documentation that clearly articulate strategic direction, technical rationale, and business value.

Lead discovery, assessment, design, and planning activities, facilitating workshops with stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, vendors, and project teams to define requirements and shape solution outcomes.

Identify, assess, and communicate key risks, issues, dependencies, and recommendations, tailoring communications effectively for technical teams, project stakeholders, and senior leadership audiences.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3x times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks including Access Ability (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?

Proven experience as a Solution Architect or equivalent senior technology leadership role within a multi-business-unit, or geographically distributed organisation.

Demonstrable experience designing and delivering business-critical technology solutions that enable transformation, operational efficiency, process optimisation, and organisational growth.

Strong understanding of enterprise application architectures, platform selection, solution assurance, technical due diligence, and full solution lifecycle delivery.

Experience shaping application modernisation, rationalisation, and digital transformation initiatives, including SaaS, COTS, and cloud-based platforms.

Experience with CAFM platforms, ERP solutions such as SAP, HR, Finance, or other large-scale enterprise platforms is highly desirable.

Knowledge of API Management and Integration platforms such as Axway, IBM API Connect, IBM ACE, Mule Soft or equivalent technologies.

Strong understanding of integration security principles, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SSL/TLS, encryption, identity federation,…