Location
London, UK - Hybrid working with an average of two days per week working from home. Candidates must be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Hours
Full Time - Standard working hours, flexible arrangements depending on team needs.

Salary
Competitive salary with performance-based annual bonuses and longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans.

About the Role
This Solutions Architect role is instrumental in defining strategic technology direction across operational domains in collaboration with domain architects, acting as the technical design authority for project delivery, and maintaining strong governance and architectural standards. Covering a wide landscape including Baggage, Airfield, Engineering, Rail Systems, and Passenger Systems, this role demands both strategic foresight and hands-on technical oversight. You will work at the intersection of infrastructure, operations, and innovation, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Heathrow's long-term goals. You will be part of a collaborative environment delivering prestigious and large-scale projects that transform terminals, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the unique infrastructure of Heathrow Airport.

About Us
Heathrow is the world's most iconic airport, offering a career filled with unique opportunities and a vibrant working environment. Every day brings fresh possibilities and the chance to meet people from all cultures and backgrounds. We take pride in our work and are committed to welcoming millions more passengers while leading global efforts in sustainability. We support your ambitions by encouraging learning, individuality, and achievement, providing a fulfilling career journey with varied development opportunities.

Our Rewards
We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave, market-leading pensions, family-friendly policies, private health insurance, and a wide range of wellbeing tools. Our rewards package is designed to support you both inside and outside of work.

Sustainable Travel to Work
Heathrow promotes sustainable travel options to support easy and environmentally friendly commuting.

Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We champion inclusivity through five diversity networks and celebrate individuality, ensuring Heathrow is an accessible and welcoming place to work.

About the Team
The Solutions team delivers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure, and procurement. You will contribute to projects that make every journey better for millions of passengers each year, working with technology and data that power Heathrow’s city within a city, driving commercial agreements, and improving infrastructure including over 200 buildings and 250 HV substations.

Experience
Proven experience in strategic technology direction and technical design authority roles. Experience working across complex operational domains such as Baggage, Airfield, Engineering, Rail Systems, or Passenger Systems is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions aligned with long-term business goals.

About You
You are a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise, comfortable working at the intersection of infrastructure, operations, and innovation. Collaborative and adaptable, you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering impactful projects. You value diversity and inclusivity and are motivated to contribute to Heathrow’s sustainability goals.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in architecture, technology, or related fields are preferred. Continuous professional development and a commitment to maintaining architectural governance and standards are essential.