Digital Solutions Architect

Ross ENG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted clean water technology company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Digital Solutions Architect to shape and implement digital solutions for project delivery and engineering workflows. The role requires deep understanding of cloud platforms and digital architecture in asset-heavy environments. The ideal candidate will manage design and development processes while ensuring compliance and governance. The position offers industry-leading salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Private Healthcare

31 days holiday allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role within digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and systems integration.
• Familiarity with various system platforms related to asset management.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and development of end-to-end digital solutions.
• Define how digital platforms and tools work together.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and cyber security standards.

Skills

Digital architecture experience

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms knowledge

Technical documentation skills

Experience in developing digital solutions

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Azure

BIM

ERP systems

CRM

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Solutions Architect to join our Digital Transformation team on a permanent basis. This role will play a critical part in shaping, designing, and implementing digital solutions that modernise our project delivery, engineering workflows, and asset lifecycle management.

You’ll report directly into our Head of Digital Transformation and actively support their efforts to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring our digital platforms and tools are aligned to the company vision.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of digital architecture in asset-heavy environments (including BIM, OT/IT integration, and data led-delivery).

Key Duties

• Manage the design and development of end-to-end digital solutions that align with the engineering, operations, and BIM delivery and Digital Transformation strategies.
• Define how digital platforms, tools, and integrations will work together (e.g., mobile apps, cloud-based services, analytics, IT/OT, customer portals).
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation (e.g., solution diagrams, interface specs, data flow models) to guide development and delivery.
• Ensure all solutions comply with data governance, cyber security, and ISO 19650 / ISO 27001 standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and digital service designs.
• Continuously scan for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, digital twins, automation) that can improve RSE’s digital capabilities.
• Manage the design of integrated platforms that connect existing legacy systems with new cloud-native or SaaS solutions.
• Participate in reviews, pilots, and MVP delivery to validate assumptions.

Requirements

• Degree, HND or HNC in Architecture, Engineering, Digital Construction, or related technical discipline would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role within digital transformation, engineering, infrastructure, or water/utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, systems integration, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with BMS, BIM, ERP, IT/OT systems, CRM, and asset management platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in developing digital solutions to support business change.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Company Overview

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, ensuring we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Discounted National Gym Membership.
• Professional Fees Paid.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

Apply Now

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.