Business Architect

LA International; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Business Architect for a 6‑month contract with hybrid work options, based in Leiston, Suffolk. You will coordinate site connectivity initiatives, interface with Digital & IT, suppliers and programme teams, and mobilise services into new buildings and operational areas.

The role requires experience in complex infrastructure projects, site mobilisation, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex infrastructure, facilities, telecommunications, networking, or connectivity projects.
• Experience with physical hardware fit design, planning, procurement, and installation.
• Experience working on large site mobilisation programmes.
• Familiarity with management of facilities and site operations teams, contractors, and service providers.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into IT delivery packages (processes, user stories, data needs).
• Knowledge of ONR licence conditions and cyber/nuclear security requirements for IT-enabled change.
• Experience with PRINCE2 and procurement/evaluation processes (RFI/ITT).
• Proven track record developing investment cases for large, complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site connectivity initiatives across multiple construction and operational workstreams.
• Interface between site operations, Digital & IT, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Mobilise connectivity services into new buildings, compounds and operational areas.
• Engage with facilities, construction, logistics and contractor teams on site requirements.
• Ensure governance, assurance and approval activities are completed.
• Support investment cases, project documentation and programme reporting.
• Coordinate supplier activities and track delivery commitments.
• Escalate blockers and delivery risks proactively.
• Maintain stakeholder alignment across teams.
• Support transition and handover activities for connectivity services.

Skills

Infrastructure coordination

Facilities & telecom

Connectivity projects

Site mobilisation

Stakeholder management

Education

PRINCE2

ONR security requirements

Job description

Business Architect

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w Onsite in Leiston, Suffolk

Rate: £400 - £500 p/d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Business Architect to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate site connectivity initiatives across multiple construction and operational workstreams.
• Act as the primary interface between site operations, Digital & IT, suppliers and programme delivery teams.
• Support the mobilisation of connectivity services into new buildings, compounds and operational areas.
• Engage with facilities, construction, logistics and contractor teams to understand site requirements and constraints.
• Ensure appropriate governance, assurance and approval activities are completed.
• Support investment cases, project documentation and programme reporting where required.
• Coordinate supplier activities and ensure delivery commitments are understood and tracked.
• Escalate blockers and delivery risks proactively.
• Maintain stakeholder alignment across operational and project teams.
• Support operational transition and handover activities for connectivity services.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience coordinating complex infrastructure, facilities, telecommunications, networking, or connectivity projects
• Experience with physical hardware fit design, planning, procurement, and installation for the above activities
• Experience working on large site mobilisation programmes
• Experience working alongside:
  • Facilities Management teams
  • Site Operations teams
  • Construction delivery teams
  • Network and telecommunications engineers
  • Infrastructure or IT operations teams
  • Internet, and Telephony Service providers and contractors

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualifications and experience in one or more business architecture disciplines: process management, business analysis, management information, or IT system development. Understand business problems and translate them into clear, structured requirements.
• Experience delivering business architecture solutions that remove duplication and improve operational efficiency. Turn requirements into practical IT delivery packages (processes, user stories, data needs, etc.). Work comfortably with technical teams and concepts.
• Familiarity with ONR licence conditions and cyber/nuclear security requirements relevant to IT-enabled change.
• Experience of formal project management approaches (e.g., PRINCE2) and tools.
• Experience of procurement activities (RFI, ITT) and evaluation processes.
• Proven experience in developing investment cases for large, complex programmes.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Experience on another major capital project like HS2, Lower Thames Crossing, Thames Tideway, TransPennine Route Upgrade, etc.

Key Competencies

Ability to integrate and align processes and systems across organisational boundaries.

• Fosters cross-functional collaboration to identify optimal solutions.
• Translates strategy into actionable objectives and measures.
• Encourages continuous improvement and constructive challenge to the status quo.
• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by delivering on commitments.
• Maintains commercial awareness and considers wider impacts of decisions.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.