Senior Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect (Hybrid, UK/Morocco)

Intelance; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect to establish a new Enterprise Architecture function for a major engineering project. The role includes leading workshops, producing architecture designs, and ensuring alignment of architecture governance. Ideal candidates should have 8+ years of experience in complex environments and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a greenfield EA department

Hybrid working model

Competitive compensation package

Direct access to leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in Solution or Enterprise Architecture in complex environments.
• Proven track record in architecture governance and design standards.
• Hands-on experience producing architecture views using standard notations.
• Experience in project-heavy industries like engineering or construction.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and operation of the Enterprise Architecture function.
• Design and implement the EA operating model for the organization.
• Produce High Level Architectures (HLA) and High Level Designs (HLD).
• Define and maintain architecture principles and decision logs.
• Run architecture workshops and coach internal architects.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Hybrid Work Skill

Communication in English

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

SAP

Project Portfolio Tools

Job description

Intelance is a specialist consultancy in Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and AI.

We are building a lean, senior team to stand up a new Enterprise Architecture function for a major engineering and project-delivery group in North Africa.

We are looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect to own overall design patterns, lead key workshops, produce HLA/HLDs, and anchor the EA Charter and Operating Model for this flagship engagement.

Tasks

• Lead the setup and operation of the Enterprise Architecture function for a large, project-driven engineering organisation.
• Design and implement the EA operating model, including demand intake, working groups, and the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Produce clear, pragmatic High Level Architectures (HLA) and High Level Designs (HLD) for priority initiatives.
• Define and maintain architecture principles, patterns, guardrails, and decision logs.
• Work closely with Business, IT Operations, GRC, and Security stakeholders to ensure architecture governance supports delivery, not just documentation.
• Guide domain SMEs (Security, Data, Integration, Solution) and ensure their work is aligned to the overall architecture.
• Run and facilitate architecture and design workshops, both remotely and on-site (mainly Casablanca).
• Support 1-2 pilot projects to go end-to-end through the new EA workflow during the first phase of the engagement.
• Coach internal architects and analysts so that the client can operate and own the EA capability after the initial phases.
• Contribute to Intelance’s internal EA frameworks, templates, and knowledge base.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in Solution Architecture and/or Enterprise Architecture in complex, multi-system environments.
• Proven track record of designing and running architecture governance (architecture review boards, stage gates, design standards, decision logs).
• Hands‑on experience producing architecture views and HLA/HLDs using standard notations (e.g. C4, UML, BPMN), without over‑engineering.
• Background working in project‑heavy industries such as engineering, construction, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or similar.
• Strong stakeholder skills – able to work credibly with CIO, Heads of IT, GRC, Security, and business leaders.
• Comfortable working in hybrid mode (remote + on‑site visits to Casablanca and occasionally to London).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Able to travel internationally for short on‑site trips as needed.

Nice to have

• Professional EA background (e.g. TOGAF or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 / Azure / SAP / project portfolio tools.
• French language skills and/or experience working with Francophone or North African clients.
• Prior consulting experience in a client‑facing role.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a greenfield EA department setup for a major engineering and project‑delivery group.
• Work in a small, senior team where your decisions have a direct impact – no heavy bureaucracy.
• Hybrid working model – remote by default, with focused on‑site trips to build strong relationships.
• Exposure to Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity and AI work across Intelance’s wider client base.
• Competitive compensation package, with scope for long‑term collaboration on follow‑on phases and other engagements.
• Direct access to Intelance leadership and the chance to help shape our EA practice and methods.

If you are a hands‑on Enterprise or Solution Architect who enjoys building practical architecture operating models rather than producing shelfware, we’d love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief introductory call, followed by a practical case discussion with the Intelance team.