Enterprise Architect

KBR, Inc; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape and develop complex, highly-integrated solutions within a high-assurance environment. You will provide architectural leadership across a multi-disciplinary programme and translate evolving requirements into a coherent end-to-end solution.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, extensive enterprise and solution architecture experience, and the ability to align people, processes, technology and delivery with

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, or Solution Architecture.
• Experience with operating models, governance, and complex programmes.
• TOGAF, TOGAF-like frameworks; MODAF experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of enterprise architecture artefacts.
• Coordinate across functions to align operating model and delivery.
• Produce architecture models, diagrams and governance artefacts.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, practical and aligned with objectives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Business Architecture

Solution Architecture

TOGAF

MODAF

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Title

Enterprise Architect A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to help shape and develop complex, business-critical solutions within a high-assurance environment. In this role, you will provide architectural leadership across a multi-disciplinary programme, translating evolving requirements into a coherent, end-to-end solution that aligns people, processes, technology, and operational delivery. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure all elements of the solution integrate effectively and support strategic objective.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture artefacts, ensuring complex requirements, assumptions, dependencies, and design decisions are translated into a clear and deliverable solution architecture. Working across multiple functions, you will align operational, technical, digital, commercial, and supply chain elements to create a cohesive operating model and delivery framework. You will identify and resolve gaps, overlaps, and dependencies across the developing solution, establish architecture principles and standards, and support the assessment of key design decisions. The role also involves producing architecture models, diagrams, and governance artefacts, while providing challenge and assurance that proposed solutions are practical, scalable, and achievable.

What We Need

Significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Target Operating Model development. Experience designing and delivering complex, end-to-end solutions across multiple functions and organisations. Ability to translate strategic objectives and evolving requirements into practical architecture solutions. Strong understanding of operating models, business processes, information flows, governance, interfaces, and organisational design. Experience identifying and managing dependencies, risks, assumptions, and design conflicts within complex programmes. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including working with senior leaders and specialist SMEs. Experience producing architecture models, diagrams, frameworks, and supporting documentation. Experience operating within regulated, safety-critical, or high-assurance environments.

Qualifications

Professional experience within a relevant discipline. Enterprise Architecture certification such as TOGAF, BCS Enterprise and Solution Architecture, or equivalent is desirable. MODAF experience is advantageous.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance for this role, which requires UK nationality and a demonstrable five-year footprint of living and working within the UK.

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Leatherhead. Please note that our main UK premises will be relocating from Leatherhead in Q4.

KBR Benefits & More Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. Join Our Talent Community!

Equal Opportunity Employment

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

KBR Values

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Company Stats

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.