Solutions Architect (Business Development)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our fast growing Business Development team. You will shape solutions for the UK Defence, Government and Nuclear sectors, engaging customers before procurements launch and designing low risk, profitable solutions that protect national security.

• Engage directly with customers, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunity pathways.
• Develop innovative, future proof, low risk and profitable solutions that meet stringent security, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Capture teams to develop winning themes, clear differentiators, and compelling technical narratives.
• Produce convincing proposal content-technical volumes, architectures, white papers, estimates-clearly articulating why your solution is the winning one.
• Mentor and inspire teams, strengthening KBR's technical capability and delivery confidence.
• Engage stakeholders at every level-customers, partners, SMEs and executives-with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

• Solution selling and early client engagement experience across Defence, Government or Nuclear sectors.
• Building deliverable, profitable, low risk solutions for major programmes.
• Leading the technical solution for bids, pursuits, and competitive tenders.
• Developing high quality technical content including BOEs, architectures and white papers.
• Partnering with business development, capture and programme teams to shape winning propositions.
• Delivering excellent stakeholder engagement-building relationships, influencing direction, and presenting confidently to senior audiences.

Hybrid role based at our UK Head Office in Surrey. You will work from home, travel to client sites as required.

SC Clearance required. Restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

We offer a culture where you belong, connect and grow, with a focus on zero harm and a people first approach.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by law.