Solution Architect Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen - Hybrid working 6 Month Contract £700 - £750/day inside IR35 Lorien's Utilities client are currently recruiting for a Solution Architect to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35. Key Responsibilities Developing high level solution architectures that align to the overall strategy, at project and work stream level, working in close collaboration with business and technical specialists. Ensuring that solutions are fully modelling and accessible for use in future changes or ongoing operations. Contribute to an effective solution assurance and governance function that ensures we deliver the right solutions, and that key decisions are agreed by stakeholders from a range of disciplines. The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge: A general solution architect with a focus on applications, data, security and operational viewpoints, rather than a technical or infrastructure specialist. A background in a solution development or delivery role, with experience of both agile and waterfall delivery methods, and an understanding of the priorities and challenges across the full system lifecycle. A structured and methodical approach (e.g. TOGAF) to solutioning, and able to lead discussions and influence stakeholders who are used to operating with less structured approaches. Experience of working in procurement processes to specify solutions through tenders and evaluate supplier proposals. The ability to present content at both a strategic level, and to deliver more focussed design decisions, with the authority that comes from a deep and broad technical knowledge. Experience of capability based modelling, and developing future scenarios in an EA Modelling tool Specific technology/subject experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Oracle Primavera Applications (Unifier, P6, Integration Gateway) AutoDesk Construction Cloud or similar design collaboration suites Azure Integration Services SaaS solution integrations Modelling solutions using ArchiMate Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.