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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Technical Infrastructure Architect Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/430937/5265 Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF, United Kingdom £55,486 - £60,898 per annum Full Time Temporary Posted on 04/06/2026 Thisis an integrated, LGR funded role. As a result, this position is only availableto applicants who already work for Surrey County Council or one of Surrey’s 11Borough & District councils. We thank you for your interest in our rolesand would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £55,486 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed-term contract until 31.03.2027. We are excited to be hiring a new Technical Infrastructure Architect to join our fantastic Tech Fundamentals Team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working from home. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for fixed-term contracts) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role This role sits within the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Programme, focusing on delivery of the Tech Fundamentals workstream, a critical set of projects that will ensure services can operate safely and effectively from Vesting Day. As Technical Infrastructure Architect, you will provide technical infrastructure architecture leadership and design assurance to support Safe & Legal Day One requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring staff can securely access core systems, applications and data as services transition to the new authorities. You will lead the assessment of legacy infrastructure across 12 councils, developing safe, resilient transition and convergence solutions across key technical areas including networks, identity, Microsoft 365, telephony and cyber security. A key part of the role will be building a clear picture of current infrastructure, identifying dependencies and risks, and shaping robust, deliverable design solutions. You’ll also establish technical design standards and decision-making frameworks to support consistent implementation across the programme. Working in a complex, multi-organisation environment, you will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including suppliers and delivery partners, helping to prioritise work, manage dependencies and maintain momentum across concurrent projects. While this role does not include formal line management, you will provide direction, support and coaching to project managers and technical teams within the workstream. Success in this role will be reflected in the delivery of secure, resilient and well-governed infrastructure foundations that enable a smooth and compliant transition on Day One. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Strong expertise in technical architecture, infrastructure, networking and identity services. Proven experience in delivering complex technical solutions in large, multi‑organisation environments (ideally public sector). Ability to translate business needs into clear, practical technical designs and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. Experience delivering integration solutions across systems (e.g. APIs, legacy systems, or platforms) with a focus on resilience and service continuity. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across organisations, suppliers and teams. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe a technical architecture role you have undertaken in a complex, multi-organisation environment. What were the key challenges and how did you address them? Can you provide an example of designing and implementing an infrastructure or integration solution (e.g. network, identity, Microsoft 365)? What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Describe how you have ensured service continuity and managed technical risk during a major IT transition or transformation. This role requires working across multiple stakeholders and organisations. Can you give an example of how you have coordinated delivery across different teams and influenced outcomes? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Fiona Webb via email at fiona.webb@surreycc.gov.uk . We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. 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