> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2488950-senior-solutions-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2488950-senior-solutions-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** Laing O'Rourke - **Location:** Dartford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, IT Architecture, Togaf - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d94456d2f8d05750 ## About the Role Experience across multiple technologies, platforms and environments. Understanding of current and emerging technology trends. Ability to influence and facilitate stakeholder decision-making. Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences. Strategic thinking balancing long and short-term priorities. Experience providing architectural leadership. Technology-neutral, outcome-focused mindset. Intellectual curiosity and sound judgement. Desirable Requirements Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Understanding of product management, Agile principles and delivery practices. Experience supporting Agile teams with architecture guidance. TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification. ## Description Are you a Senior Solutions Architect who enjoys working across a broad range of technologies, business challenges and strategic initiatives? This is an opportunity to influence technology decisions across the organisation, helping shape solutions that are resilient, scalable and aligned to long-term business goals. IT Introduction Laing O'Rourke's IT function has renewed its strategy to support the company's ambition to transform the construction industry, making it more sustainable, more productive, and fit for the future. Technology has a critical role to play in achieving this ambition. Our focus is on applying digital capability in ways that genuinely matter, shaping how complex projects are delivered, how decisions are made, and how innovation improves outcomes for people, communities, and the environment. Our mission is clear: to create a modern and resilient technology environment where trusted data informs every decision, AI enhances every process, and digital capability enables the organisation to operate with greater scale and productivity. To deliver this, we are building a different kind of IT function, one that is trusted by the business, forward looking in its thinking, and deeply connected to operational outcomes. We are looking for individuals who are curious, thoughtful, and motivated by contributing to work that has real industry impact. Role Overview As a Senior Solution Architect, you will provide architectural leadership across a diverse technology landscape, ensuring solutions are designed consistently, delivered effectively and aligned with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Translate business objectives into solution architectures that deliver measurable outcomes. Develop solution designs, architectural blueprints and technology roadmaps. Assess existing technology landscapes and identify improvement opportunities. Lead architectural design and evaluation across applications and initiatives. Support governance through standards, reference models and design guidance. 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