Business Solution Architect

Business Solution Architect
6-month contract
Outside IR35
Remote Working

We are currently supporting one of the UK's leading utilities providers, who are seeking a highly analytical Business Solution Architect to act as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for capturing business needs, identifying solution options, and developing robust business cases-including pricing models-that support strategic decision-making and investment planning.

This role plays a vital part in shaping and evaluating initiatives within a complex, safety-critical environment. Prior experience in the nuclear energy sector is essential, with a deep understanding of regulatory, operational, and commercial frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand strategic and operational objectives, pain points, and requirements.
• Elicit, document, and analyse business requirements using interviews, workshops, and data analysis.
• Translate business needs into solution designs that include workflows, system architecture, and integration points.
• Develop business cases that outline the rationale for proposed solutions, including expected benefits, risks, and return on investment.
• Create pricing models and cost estimates in collaboration with finance and delivery teams.
• Present findings and proposals to senior management and executive stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment between business needs and solution delivery.
• Support vendor selection, solution evaluation, and contract review where applicable.
• Maintain a repository of business cases, project briefs, and solution documentation for audit and planning purposes.
• Navigate and comply with nuclear sector-specific regulations and governance structures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in business case development, including financial modelling and ROI analysis.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory and operational frameworks in the UK.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with business process modelling and solution design techniques.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and enterprise architecture principles.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

For more information, please apply below.