Solutions Architect

About the role

We are looking for a forward‑thinking Solutions Architect to design and deliver complex telecom solutions. You will translate customer requirements into scalable, commercially viable architectures while ensuring alignment with standards and existing services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop high‑level designs and statements of work for telecom projects.
• Own end‑to‑end solution delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with customers, third‑party vendors and internal teams to refine requirements and guide implementation.
• Contribute to telecom strategy, contract lifecycle management and the evolution of design standards.

Required profile

• Degree in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in telecom and critical national infrastructure environments.
• Proven ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the capacity to work under pressure.

Required skills

• IP networking
• MPLS
• SDH/PDH
• Fibre, microwave, copper and radio transmission technologies
• Network synchronisation
• DC power systems
• Unified communications platforms
• ITIL or eTOM frameworks

What we offer

• Salary £63‑79K per year plus up to 15% bonus
• Private healthcare
• 15% pension contribution
• Hybrid working (2‑3 days per week)