Energy & Utilities Lead Architect

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Energy & Utilities Lead Sector Architect to shape the transformation of the UK energy landscape. This role focuses on leading architecture strategies and overseeing digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in solution architecture within the Energy sector and a strong understanding of UK energy regulations. Competitive salary and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Continuous learning and career development

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in solution or enterprise architecture within the Energy or Utilities sector.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, tech-enabled transformation.
• Understanding of UK energy regulation and market reform.
• Strong background in architecture governance, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture strategy for major Energy & Utilities transformation programmes.
• Shape digital, data, and cloud-enabled roadmaps.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to align technology strategy with business outcomes.
• Oversee architecture design and delivery.
• Foster innovation in Cloud, Data, and AI.

Skills

solution or enterprise architecture

stakeholder engagement

agile delivery models

architecture governance

Education

Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe, or cloud vendor credentials

Job description

Overview

Energy & Utilities Lead Sector Architect

London or UK-wide Hybrid

Up to £115,000 + Package

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Energy & Utilities Lead Architect to shape and deliver the next of transformation across the UK’s energy landscape. From grid modernisation and decarbonisation to digital operations and smart data platforms — you’ll lead from the front, helping major players navigate the transition to a more sustainable, technology-driven future.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the architecture strategy for major Energy & Utilities transformation programmes.
• Shape digital, data, and cloud-enabled roadmaps that support operational efficiency, ESG goals, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders — from CIOs to operational directors — to align technology strategy with business outcomes.
• Oversee architecture design and delivery, ensuring coherence and quality through complex transformation lifecycles.
• Foster innovation in Cloud, Data, and AI to accelerate sector-specific solutions.

Experience required

• 10+ years’ experience in solution or enterprise architecture within the Energy or Utilities sector.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, tech-enabled transformation (e.g. grid, retail, ESG, smart metering, or asset management).
• Understanding of UK energy regulation and market reform (Ofgem, Net Zero targets, ESG).
• Strong background in architecture governance, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery models.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe, or cloud vendor credentials.

The Package

• Salary up to £115,000, plus bonus and flexible benefits.
• Pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing support.
• Hybrid working with client-facing flexibility.
• Continuous learning and career development in a high-impact, purpose-led environment.
• The chance to shape how technology powers the energy transition and drives real-world sustainability.

To hear more about the role, get in touch with Brad Collings.