Solutions Architect

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology company based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect. The role involves supporting IT operations, leading implementations, and building solutions tailored for the business. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in customer-facing architecture, web integration, and understand construction technologies. The company promotes respect, partnership, and sustainability as part of its core values.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of pre- and post-sales solutions architect experience.
• Experience in a startup environment or similar.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technical onboarding and implementation projects.
• Lead implementation design consulting.
• Build tools and solutions for business subdivisions.
• Coordinate projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor for best practices.

Skills

Customer-facing architect experience

Web integration knowledge

Analytical mind

BCS Practitioner Certificate

AI concepts understanding

Enterprise Architecture best practices

Construction technologies knowledge

Education

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture

Job description

If you are an ambitious Solutions Architect looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Required

• 3-5 years of customer-facing, hands-on pre- and post-sales/solutions architect experience
• Working knowledge of web integration, including SDK, Single Sign-On, APIs, and other SaaS technologies
• An analytical mind able to visualise, conceptualise, articulate problems and construct solutions.
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture
• Foundational understanding of AI concepts, including prompt engineering, RAG, and LLMs
• Enterprise Architecture best practices and tools (e.g., LeanIX)
• Experience working in a startup environment or similar
• Knowledge of Construction technologies and products, such as BIM, data collection apps
• Construction Industry experience

Ensures smooth IT operations: IT project management at STRABAG

• Support technical onboarding / implementation projects - own full onboarding/implementation cycle responsibility from technical kick-off to go live.
• Lead implementation design, consulting with Strabag UK business sub-divisions on technical and UI design to architect efficient and scalable solutions.
• Build vertical solutions - build tools and vertical solutions for Strabag UK business sub-divisions as needed, such as third-party integrations.
• Contribute to pre-bid/post-bid responses - supporting cross-functional teams to prepare robust responses that help to win deals.
• Technical writing - author or assist with creating blog posts, tutorials, guides, and documentation, making the adoption of Digital & Data services more accessible to product managers, developers, and business stakeholders alike.
• Coordinate projects – working alongside the IT PM/Workstream lead and Digital Business Analyst to manage projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely, successful launches of Digital & data services within development and production environments.
• Be a domain expert - follow the latest trends and features in Construction technologies.
• Identify and drive further opportunities by recognizing gaps or needs within the Strabag UK Digital & Data landscape.
• Act as a trusted advisor for best practices in implementing such services.
• Travel to offices throughout the UK (overnight stays may be required) to facilitate workshops.
• Ad hoc activities as deemed appropriate by the IT Director.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG, around 86,000 people work on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterize both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development, or building management – we are always one step ahead to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are integral to who we are as a company and how we work.

Together, we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together, we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

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