SAP S / 4HANA Solution Architect – Utilities

Anson McCade; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks an SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to design and implement solutions for Utilities programmes. This hybrid role involves direct client interaction, solution design, and driving strategies for S/4HANA delivery. Ideal candidates will have completed at least two full lifecycle S/4HANA projects in the Utilities sector and possess strong technical background in SAP modules. The role offers flexible working, private medical cover, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Virtual GP access

Volunteering days

Structured learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities sectors like water, electricity, or renewables.
• Two full lifecycle S/4HANA projects in the Utilities sector.
• Strong technical background in core SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy S/4HANA solutions.
• Lead architecture assessments with clients.
• Define implementation plans for S/4HANA programmes.
• Support business development across Utilities clients.
• Train and coach team members.

Skills

SAP

Stakeholder management

Solution strategy development

Communication skills

Design and implementation

Tools

S/4HANA

Finance module

Procurement module

Supply Chain module

Job description

SAP S / 4HANA Solution Architect – Utilities

Location: UK Wide

Work pattern: Hybrid with client-site travel

Our client is a major consultancy expanding its SAP and Finance practice off the back of sustained demand for S / 4HANA and broader business transformation work. They are delivering large-scale, multi-year SAP programmes across global and UK brands and are growing their architecture capability to support a strong pipeline.

About the role

This position sits inside a fast-moving advisory team that operates with a flat structure and encourages direct input from all levels. You will take ownership of solution design for Utilities programmes and shape end-to-end S / 4HANA delivery across finance, procurement, asset management, supply chain, and related workstreams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy S / 4HANA solutions that follow best practice and architectural standards.
• Lead architecture assessments and drive solution strategy with senior client stakeholders.
• Define technical design and implementation plans for complex and scalable S / 4HANA programmes.
• Make key design decisions in line with adopt-not-adapt principles.
• Set up delivery frameworks, architecture artefacts, and structures for successful programme mobilisation.
• Support business development activity across new and existing Utilities clients.
• Train, coach, and guide consulting team members.

Experience required

• Experience delivering SAP in one or more Utilities sectors including water, electricity transmission, electricity distribution, nuclear, or renewables.
• At least two full lifecycle S / 4HANA programmes completed in the Utilities sector.
• Strong technical background in at least one core SAP module such as Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, or EAM.
• Proven track record leading solution strategy and design for S / 4HANA implementations.
• Ability to learn fast and work with new SAP technologies as they evolve.
• Ability to explain complex designs to senior stakeholders in clear and simple terms.
• Knowledge of best practice architecture principles with an advisory mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Pre‑sales experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑changing environment with shifting priorities.

What you’ll get

Our client offers a benefits package built around flexibility and wellbeing. This includes hybrid working across home, office, and client site, private medical cover, virtual GP access, volunteering days, and structured learning and development support across the SAP practice.