Solution Architect (Energy & Utilities)

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Solution Architect in Greater London who will provide technical assurance for programs in the Energy and Utilities sector. Successful candidates will have experience leading architecture teams, a strong understanding of the relevant industry sectors, and the ability to communicate architectural strategies effectively. The role includes hybrid working options and offers benefits like private healthcare, 25 days of annual leave, and an annual performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams with end-to-end solutions.
• Strong understanding of the Energy and Utilities sector, including water, gas, electricity, oil, and nuclear.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as IBM Maximo, SAP, Billing, CRM and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance at programme level.
• Create and assure key architecture artefacts.
• Lead as Subject Matter Expert and define vision.

Skills

Experience leading architecture teams

Understanding of Energy and Utilities sector

Experience with IBM Maximo, SAP

Ability to communicate architectural strategies

Skill in building trusted stakeholder relationships

Familiarity with UML and ArchiMate

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Salesforce

Job description

Company Overview

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.

Why Join Our Energy & Utilities Community as a Solution Architect

• Trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for clients and communities.
• Flexible and unique career within a trust‑based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity.
• Hybrid working: in the office or on client site a minimum of two days per week.
• Part of a team actively shaping Energy and Utilities and tackling impact‑related challenges.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing with other experts through coaching and mentoring.
• Budget for courses and certifications to deepen expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance at programme level, ensuring that technical change programmes within the Energy and Utilities sector have appropriate architectural design and reduce technical debt.
• Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design).
• Lead as Subject Matter Expert, define vision and establish architectural guardrails.
• Support senior leaders in shaping change cases, including cost estimation and detailed planning.
• Work with agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in internal projects and client work, with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams with end‑to‑end solutions for complex client challenges.
• Strong understanding of the Energy and Utilities sector, including water, gas, electricity, oil, and nuclear.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as IBM Maximo, SAP, Billing, CRM and operational systems like SCADA and control systems.
• Ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains.
• Skill in building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as UML and ArchiMate.

Technology Stack

• Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce.
• Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation.
• Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud‑native architectures, UML, ArchiMate.

Assessment Process

• Quick video call with a Tech Recruiter.
• Round 1: Competency or technical interview (60 min).
• Round 2: Competency or technical interview, whichever was not done in round 1 (60 min).
• Final round: Discussion with a PA leader focusing on client‑centricity (45 min).

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional days.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits.

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other aspect of human difference. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations: If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at [e-mail].