Lead IT Technology Architect

Salary: £41,000 - 81,000 per year

Requirements

: Strong understanding of public sector strategy, policy, and service delivery modelsProven experience leading architecture across complex digital programmesFamiliarity with Agile and hybrid delivery modelsExperience managing legacy-to-modern transitionsDeep expertise in cloud, infrastructure, and emerging technologies within regulated environmentsHighly skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing senior leadersExperience in architectural governance and technical assuranceAbility to align technical solutions to clear business outcomesStrong commercial awareness of public sector procurement, cost optimisation, and value delivery Responsibilities: Lead the architecture for substantial, high-value, and multifaceted solutionsSet architectural standards and provide clear technical directionGuide delivery teams through pragmatic, well-informed decision makingDrive enterprise-wide architecture promoting reuse and interoperabilityEnsure digital services are operationally sustainable and cyber resilientTranslate organisational strategy into actionable technical architecturesCommunicate architectural decisions effectively across the business contextProvide strategic technical leadership across complex digital programmesDevelop best practice for IT Technology architecture for continuous improvementCreate technical designs for solutions of high complexity and riskLead teams of junior architects and build relationships with senior stakeholders Technologies: CloudArchitectNetwork More: At National Highways, we manage and improve Englands motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. Our priorities include safety, customers, and delivery, guided by our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork, and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is reshaping how we operate by implementing digital, data, and technology services in a modern and efficient manner.

We aim to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and offers real-time information to our customers, while integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems to enhance journey safety and reliability. This hybrid role requires two days per week in the office and is based at any National Highways office location. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. last updated 28 week of 2026