Solution Architect

Anson McCade; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager – SAP S / 4HANA Solution Architect. You will design and implement SAP solutions for clients in the utilities sector, leading technical discussions and managing stakeholder relationships. This role offers flexibility in working locations across the UK, a strong focus on personal well-being, and professional growth, all within a high-impact consulting environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the utilities industry and SAP solutions.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Annual volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience implementing SAP solutions within the Utilities sector.
• At least two full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.
• Deep functional/technical expertise in core SAP domains.

Responsibilities

• Designing, configuring, and deploying SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Leading solution architecture assessments and design discussions.
• Shaping programme strategies to address technical and functional challenges.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA solutions implementation

Utilities sector experience

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales experience

Communication skills

Job description

Solution Architect

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consulting team that has built a market‑leading reputation for delivering major SAP S / 4HANA and business transformation programmes. The team has successfully delivered some of the largest and most innovative S / 4HANA transformations across global and local clients and is continuing to scale to meet strong market demand.

You’ll be joining a culture that blends the pace and innovation of a startup with the delivery discipline of a top‑tier consultancy. The organisation operates with a flat hierarchy, values bottom‑up thinking, and actively champions diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurial leadership.

We are seeking a Senior Manager – SAP S / 4HANA Solution Architect with deep expertise in utilities industry processes and a passion for designing scalable, future‑ready solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Solution Architect

• Designing, configuring, and deploying SAP S / 4HANA solutions that meet complex business requirements and align to best practice architecture.
• Leading solution architecture assessments and technical design discussions with senior client stakeholders.
• Shaping programme strategies to address technical and functional challenges across multi‑disciplinary delivery teams.
• Translating client requirements into scalable, robust solution designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Driving key design decisions anchored in best practice and “adopt‑not‑adapt” principles.
• Helping mobilise delivery teams and providing the right architectural frameworks, standards, and artefacts for success.
• Supporting business development through solutioning, proposal creation, and pre‑sales discussions.
• Coaching and developing delivery teams, fostering capability growth and architectural excellence.

This Role Is for You If You Have

• Strong experience implementing SAP solutions within the Utilities sector (Water, Electricity Transmission or Distribution, Nuclear, Renewable Energy).
• At least two full‑lifecycle S / 4HANA implementations in utilities.
• Deep functional / technical expertise in one or more core SAP domains (Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, Asset Management / EAM).
• Led solution strategy and architectural design across multiple end‑to‑end S / 4HANA programmes.
• Strong ability to adapt to new SAP technologies quickly in a fast‑changing landscape.
• A passion for understanding client strategy and turning complex requirements into elegant, scalable, and robust solutions.
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior non‑technical stakeholders clearly and confidently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience building trusted client relationships.
• Pre‑sales experience and the ability to support pursuit strategy, proposals, and solutioning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and handle shifting priorities.

What You’ll Receive as a Solution Architect

You will have access to a benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing. This includes:

• Empowered flexibility with time split between office, home, and client site.
• Private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a virtual GP.
• Six days of annual volunteering leave.
• A comprehensive range of wellbeing, rewards, and recognition programmes.

Location: UK-wide, as long as commutable to one of the following offices, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bradford, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Reading, Southampton, Watford.

If you're passionate about shaping industry‑defining SAP S / 4HANA solutions within the utilities sector and want to be part of a high‑growth, high‑impact team, please apply.