Lead Enterprise Architect - Energy and Utilities

Energy & Utilities Lead Enterprise Architect - Senior Manager

Location: London

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 10% bonus

Type: Permanent Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Energy & Utilities Lead Sector Architect at Senior Manager level to design, shape, and deliver complex technology-enabled transformations across the energy and utilities sector. You will help clients develop visionary, tech-enabled business platforms, create strategic roadmaps, and implement innovative solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end technology solutions across multiple domains, guiding clients through transformation journeys.
• Shape and maintain sector technology and architecture reference assets, ensuring they remain cutting-edge.
• Provide technical oversight across large-scale programmes, ensuring architectural vision is delivered.
• Work closely with Tier 1 clients in the energy and utilities space, bringing outside-in perspectives to accelerate adoption of new technologies.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of architects, supporting capability growth and innovation in areas such as cloud, data, and AI orchestration.
• Support business development activities alongside client delivery and practice expansion.
• Drive innovation across cloud, data, and emerging technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Deep expertise in Energy & Utilities business and technology architecture, with knowledge of sector regulations and their impact on technology.
• Proven track record designing and implementing technology-enabled business platforms for Tier 1 clients.
• Strong background in end-to-end solution and enterprise architecture.
• Experience leading and shaping multidisciplinary teams on complex transformation projects.
• Familiarity with the vendor landscape in the energy and utilities sector.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, SAFe, vendor-specific).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, from C-suite to operational level.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, data, and AI markets and technologies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of £100,000 - £120,000.
• £6,000 car allowance (or cash equivalent).
• 10% annual bonus.
• Exposure to high-profile transformation projects within the energy and utilities sector.
• Continuous training, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a senior architect to lead impactful programmes across the energy and utilities sector, combining strategic vision, innovation, and hands-on expertise to drive industry transformation.