Solution Architect - Civil / Construction Software

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5%

Pension

Holidays 28 days

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home Office Support

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking a Solution Architect to support the Digital & IT Delivery team, delivering architectures across civil, construction, and digital engineering domains. You will shape scalable, secure solutions and provide governance and risk management in large programmes.

Based hybrid in the UK with options across Derby, Manchester or Warrington, you will engage with senior stakeholders, balance commercial and technical needs, and help drive a connected, high‑performing enterprise

Qualifications

• A recognised architecture, technology or related qualification, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
• Experience designing solution architectures across complex multi-system environments, ideally including engineering, construction or digital engineering platforms
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, cloud technologies, enterprise architecture principles and information management

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of solution architectures that align business requirements with enterprise strategy
• Shaping scalable, secure and integrated solutions across engineering, manufacturing, enterprise and digital platforms
• Providing technical governance, architectural assurance and risk management throughout project delivery
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, project teams and technology partners to ensure successful outcomes across complex programmes

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Technical governance

Cloud technologies

Systems integration

Education

Engineering or technology degree

Job description

Solution Architect - Civil / Construction Software Salary Range: £58,250.00 - £76,450.00

This role is Hybrid and can be based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington. Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, and we are uniquely positioned to become a world leader in SMR technology and one of the UK's most significant clean energy exports. The Digital & IT team is enabling the technology foundations that will help transform nuclear energy delivery. Working across engineering, manufacturing, enterprise and digital platforms, we design innovative solutions that support rapid business growth while ensuring a secure, scalable and future‑ready technology landscape.

In this context, we are looking for a Solution Architect to support our Digital & IT Delivery team, reporting to the Solution Delivery Project Manager. This is a pivotal role that will shape and deliver technology solutions across critical business and engineering domains, helping create a connected, sustainable and high‑performing enterprise technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of solution architectures that align business requirements with enterprise strategy
• Shaping scalable, secure and integrated solutions across engineering, manufacturing, enterprise and digital platforms
• Providing technical governance, architectural assurance and risk management throughout project delivery
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, project teams and technology partners to ensure successful outcomes across complex programmes

As you can see, this is a high‑profile opportunity where you'll bring technical leadership, commercial awareness and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, as well as:

Qualifications

• A recognised architecture, technology or related qualification, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience
• Experience designing solution architectures across complex multi‑system environments, ideally including engineering, construction or digital engineering platforms
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, cloud technologies, enterprise architecture principles and information management

We'll ask you about your experience influencing technical direction, governing solution delivery and engaging senior stakeholders across large‑scale programmes.

This role can be based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington. We offer flexible and hybrid working, with regular office attendance expected alongside collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

What's in It for You?

The salary for this role is £58,250.00 - £76,450.00, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring.

• Bonus: 12.5% (performance related)
• Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
• Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
• Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
• Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute their best work. Flexible and part‑time working arrangements may be available, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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About Rolls‑Royce SMR

Rolls‑Royce SMR A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Culture

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you.