Digital Solutions Architect

RSE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Private Healthcare

Holiday allowance of 31 days

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

A leading clean water technology company is seeking a Digital Solutions Architect to shape and implement digital solutions. You will manage design and development, ensure compliance with standards, and leverage emerging technologies. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and strong experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and stakeholder management. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role within digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, systems integration, and data architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, systems integration, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with asset management platforms and BIM/ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and development of end-to-end digital solutions.
• Define integration of digital platforms and tools.
• Produce architectural documentation and compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, cyber security, and ISO 19650 / ISO 27001 standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and digital service designs.
• Scan for emerging technologies (AI, digital twins, automation) to enhance capabilities.
• Design integrated platforms that connect legacy systems with cloud-native or SaaS solutions.
• Participate in reviews, pilots, and MVP delivery to validate assumptions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Digital solutions development

Knowledge of cloud platforms

Systems integration

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

APIs

BMS

BIM

ERP

IT/OT systems

CRM

Job description

Join to apply for the Digital Solutions Architect role at RSE. We have an exciting opportunity to play a critical part in shaping, designing, and implementing digital solutions that modernise our project delivery, engineering workflows, and asset lifecycle management. This permanent position reports directly to the Head of Digital Transformation and bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of end-to-end digital solutions aligned with engineering, operations, and BIM delivery and Digital Transformation strategies.
• Define how digital platforms, tools, and integrations work together (e.g., mobile apps, cloud-based services, analytics, IT/OT, customer portals).
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation, such as solution diagrams, interface specifications, and data flow models.
• Ensure all solutions comply with data governance, cyber security, and ISO 19650 / ISO 27001 standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and digital service designs.
• Continuously scan for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, digital twins, automation) that can improve RSE’s digital capabilities.
• Manage the design of integrated platforms that connect existing legacy systems with new cloud‑native or SaaS solutions.
• Participate in reviews, pilots, and MVP delivery to validate assumptions.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Architecture, Engineering, Digital Construction, or related technical discipline (advantageous).
• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role within digital transformation, engineering, infrastructure, or water/utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, systems integration, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with BMS, BIM, ERP, IT/OT systems, CRM, and asset management platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in developing digital solutions to support business change.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Company Overview

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company that delivers market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning industrial processes. Established in 1982, RSE offers innovative, low‑carbon modular build solutions and has grown into one of the UK’s most prominent engineering businesses in the water industry.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path with no restrictions on career progression.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Discounted National Gym Membership.
• Professional Fees Paid.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Access to a network of health professionals including mental health champions and an Occupational Health Nurse.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.