Job Title –Principal Solution Architect

Location:Manchester / Leeds / Birmingham / Bristol

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

We are looking to grow our team of client-facing solution and data architects. Our architects specialise in translating requirements into designs for sustainable digital solutions and supporting their development by our software engineering teams.

You will work on assignments related to solution architecture, data strategy and technology project delivery. Your tasks will normally include the design of new digital products and solutions directly for clients. You may also support solutions that we develop to complement our building engineering and design services from time to time. The solutions you help to deliver will comprise technologies such as cloud services, data integration and analytics (including AI and ML) and GIS applications.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for candidates who:

Have worked in one or more of the following Built Environment markets: Energy, Water, Rail, Highways, Aviation, Buildings and Sustainability Have delivered technology projects or products in an IT function, IT services or IT consulting environment Have a thorough comprehension of one or more of the following areas of architecture practice: Solution architecture, Data architecture, Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), Integration architecture, Enterprise architecture Have knowledge of business analysis, digital requirements management and project management techniques. In particular, you have experience writing non-functional requirements (NFRs) and you know how to manage risks and dependencies

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Our Application Process

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Closing date: 05th August 2024