Solutions Architect – SCP57 £70,681
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We are current recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and Investors in Young People Platinum award. Both these accolades recognise our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
We are currently recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join our IT Team.
As the Solutions Architect, you will play a central role in City Building’s digital transformation and innovation journey. You will be responsible for designing and governing robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that support business objectives and enable strategic change.
You will act as a technical leader and trusted advisor, translating complex business and technical requirements into end-to-end architecture and solution designs. Your expertise will ensure that solutions are aligned with organisational strategy, integrate seamlessly with existing systems, and are future ready.
You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, technical teams, and external partners to design, validate, and oversee the implementation of technology solutions. You will champion the adoption of modern architectures, cloud technologies, and innovative digital platforms that drive efficiency, agility, and service excellence.
Requirements for the role:
- Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Possess recognised professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, or equivalent.
- Bring substantial experience in solutions architecture, systems design, or technical leadership in complex IT or digital environments.
- Able to balance priorities and deliver results within agreed timescales.
- Strong teamworking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Committed to learning, professional development, and contributing to a positive, adaptable culture.
This role is fixed term for 12 months.
You will be required to have a flexible approach to this role. Your contracted hours of work will be 35 hours per week to be worked to suit the needs of the business.
As an employee of City Building, you will also receive the following benefits:
- A rewarding career with a competitive salary.
- Access to contributory pension scheme – Strathclyde Pension Fund.
- Excellent annual leave entitlement.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption/shared parental leave.
- Access to excellent health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to a discounted gym membership.
Please refer to the role profile for further details on the role.
If you feel, you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please forward your CV along with a completed Supporting Statement to the People Services Team, Recruitment@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk by Monday, 11 August 2025.
