Principal Solutions Architect

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £54,458 - £57,640
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 26/10/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/25/324209

About the Role

As Principal Solutions Architect (ITS) you will report directly to the Transport Solutions Delivery Manager to successfully manage the design and delivery of transport related systems, specifically relating to bus and rail systems.

You will provide support, guidance and escalation routes for Transport Solutions and Digital Services colleagues as well as to Ticketing and Transport colleagues across the business.

You will oversee the technical design and solution architecture for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions and work closely with third parties to ensure the technical integrations are aligned to meet the needs of our customers.

About the person

The role requires an experienced Solutions Architect, with excellent technical design skills and a track record of successful delivery in ITS solutions.

This role will also require an individual who is flexible to manage a heavy workload whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply. Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

• Proven expertise in the delivery of ITS solutions. Demonstrable experience with the design, delivery and management of ITS solutions. Proven experience with the management of large data sets and the production of management information and business intelligence (MI/BI) reporting is also essential. Experience with design, delivery and management of other IT/Digital solutions is also desirable.

• The ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and to also communicate those solutions to colleagues across all levels of the business.

• Management of a team of IT professionals to deliver a range of complex, business critical technical projects whilst also supporting the existing ITS and data estate.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit

Staff benefits

• • Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• • Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• • Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• • Flexible and hybrid working
• • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• • Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• • Bike to Work Scheme
• • Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.