Salary: £43,000 - 72,000 per year Requirements: We need proven experience operating as a Solution Architect on large-scale business transformation or technology delivery programmes. We need strong experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their integration within manufacturing and operational environments. We need a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, shop-floor operations, automation technologies, and operational systems. We need experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent. We need strong knowledge of application architecture for MES and manufacturing systems. We need strong knowledge of data architecture, governance, lineage, and record management. We need strong knowledge of security architecture within regulated and operational environments. We need strong knowledge of integration technologies, including APIs, middleware, messaging platforms, and OT interfaces. We need experience working with third-party consultancy and delivery partners within complex transformation programmes. We need experience within highly regulated manufacturing sectors such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, or similar industries. We require UK Security Clearance (SC) and sole UK nationality to comply with ITAR regulations on UK Defence projects. Responsibilities: We design and deliver end-to-end solution architectures for the MES replacement programme, ensuring alignment with business and enterprise technology strategies. We define integration approaches between MES, ERP, quality, automation, and other operational systems. We produce and maintain architecture artefacts, including solution designs, data flows, integration models, and technical documentation. We collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and consultancy partners to ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements. We ensure security, compliance, data governance, and validation requirements are embedded within solution designs. We apply architecture governance and standards, supporting design reviews, risk management, and architectural decision-making throughout the programme lifecycle. We provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to support successful programme delivery. Technologies: Architect Embedded ERP Support Security TOGAF More: We are hiring for a 12-month contract Solution Architect role within our Digital Technology Architecture team. This position sits at the heart of a major Manufacturing Execution System (MES) replacement programme, supporting a wider business transformation initiative in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. We will work with internal stakeholders and specialist consultancy partners to shape and deliver secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. This role requires UK Security Clearance (SC) and sole UK nationality to comply with ITAR regulations on UK Defence projects. We offer the opportunity to influence a business-critical transformation programme and help shape the future manufacturing technology landscape while working alongside experienced architecture professionals, operational stakeholders, and industry-leading consultancy partners. last updated 24 week of 2026