Hybrid Lead Solution Architect – Durrington Office

Southern Water; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is recruiting a Lead Solution Architect for a hybrid role based in Durrington. You will lead the Solution Architecture function, ensure quality and governance across initiatives, and align architecture with enterprise direction.

You will line-manage Architects, drive capability development, and own resourcing and delivery governance to ensure consistent architectural outcomes across projects. This role demands strong leadership and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Significant skills & competency in IT Architecture across multiple initiatives.
• Experience leading architecture teams and delivering governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Solution Architecture function across the organisation.
• Embed consistent architecture practices and patterns aligned with Enterprise Architecture.
• Act as final delegated authority for solution design and governance.

Skills

Solution Architecture

People Management

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Platforms

Security Architecture

Data & Analytics

Integration & SOA

Job description

Southern Water is recruiting a Lead Solution Architect for a hybrid role based in Durrington. You will lead the Solution Architecture function, ensure quality and governance across initiatives, and align architecture with enterprise direction.

You will line-manage Architects, drive capability development, and own resourcing and delivery governance to ensure consistent architectural outcomes across projects. This role demands strong leadership and stakeholder influence.