IT Solutions Architect
Polypipe · Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
Plastics Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Solution Architect will lead the design of integrated, enterprise-level technology solutions that align with business requirements and architecture standards. They are responsible for driving end-to-end design across applications, data, and infrastructure while ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in solution architecture or senior technical roles with a strong understanding of enterprise systems integration. Proficiency in governance frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, or NIST is required, along with excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence.
Benefits
Full description
Closing Date for Application:
Wednesday 12/08/2026
At Genuit Group, we are focused on creating a more sustainable built environment. This means increasing resilience as buildings adapt to the challenges of climate change, while also reducing the impact the built environment has on the environment.
As a growing FTSE 250 business with global ambitions, Genuit offers the opportunity to work across multiple construction sectors within the Group and be part of shaping the future direction of the organisation.
We are seeking a high-calibre IT Solution Architect to design and deliver innovative technology solutions that drive operational efficiency, scalability and long-term value.
The Opportunity
As a Solution Architect, you will:
- Lead the design of integrated, enterprise-level solutions
- Influence strategic technology decisions across the organisation
- Ensure alignment with architecture standards, security principles and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver impactful change
Key Responsibilities
- Translate complex business requirements into clear technical designs
- Produce high-quality architecture artefacts and documentation
- Assess risks, dependencies and solution trade-offs
- Drive end-to-end solution design across applications, data, infrastructure and cloud
- Ensure interoperability, scalability, resilience and security-by-design
- Support project delivery and transition into live service
About You
You will bring:
- Proven experience in solution architecture or similar senior technical roles
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration and data flows
- Experience working within governance and architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, NIST, ISO)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
- A proactive, analytical and solution-oriented mindset
Additional Information
- Travel to UK sites required
- Full UK driving licence essential
Our Benefits
Entitled to 25 days holiday
Holiday purchase scheme
Life Assurance x3 of annual salary
Pension contribution matched up to 8%
Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
