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England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Solution Architect - Civil / Construction Software
Salary Range: £58,250.00 - £76,450.00
This role is Hybrid and can be based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, and we are uniquely positioned to become a world leader in SMR technology and one of the UK's most significant clean energy exports.
The Digital & IT team is enabling the technology foundations that will help transform nuclear energy delivery. Working across engineering, manufacturing, enterprise and digital platforms, we design innovative solutions that support rapid business growth while ensuring a secure, scalable and future-ready technology landscape.
In this context, we are looking for a Solution Architect to support our Digital & IT Delivery team, reporting to the Solution Delivery Project Manager. This is a pivotal role that will shape and deliver technology solutions across critical business and engineering domains, helping create a connected, sustainable and high-performing enterprise technology environment.
We'll need you to:
As you can see, this is a high-profile opportunity where you'll bring technical leadership, commercial awareness and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, as well as:
This role can be based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington. We offer flexible and hybrid working, with regular office attendance expected alongside collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
What's in it for you?
The salary for this role is £58,250.00 - £76,450.00, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring. You’ll also receive:
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute their best work. Flexible and part-time working arrangements may be available, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

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Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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