Digital Solutions Architect

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Solutions Architect to join our Digital Transformation team on a permanent basis. This role will play a critical part in shaping, designing, and implementing digital solutions that modernise our project delivery, engineering workflows, and asset lifecycle management.

You ll report directly into our Head of Digital Transformation and actively support their efforts to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring our digital platforms and tools are aligned to the company vision.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of digital architecture in asset-heavy environments (including BIM, OT/IT integration, and data led-delivery).

Key Duties Include:

• Manage the design and development of end-to-end digital solutions that align with the engineering, operations, and BIM delivery and Digital Transformation strategies.
• Define how digital platforms, tools, and integrations will work together (e.g., mobile apps, cloud-based services, analytics, IT/OT, customer portals).
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation (e.g., solution diagrams, interface specs, data flow models) to guide development and delivery.
• Ensure all solutions comply with data governance, cyber security, and ISO 19650 / ISO 27001 standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and digital service designs.
• Continuously scan for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, digital twins, automation) that can improve RSE s digital capabilities.
• Manage the design of integrated platforms that connect existing legacy systems with new cloud-native or SaaS solutions.
• Participate in reviews, pilots, and MVP delivery to validate assumptions.

• Degree, HND or HNC in Architecture, Engineering, Digital Construction, or related technical discipline would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role within digital transformation, engineering, infrastructure, or water/utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, systems integration, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with BMS, BIM, ERP, IT/OT systems, CRM, and asset management platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in developing digital solutions to support business change.
• Full UK Driving Licence

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we re on hand for all our clients needs. Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.