
Systems Engineering Lead
Are you ready to lead and inspire the next generation of engineers while solving complex infrastructure challenges? We're looking for a Systems Engineering Lead to join a high-performing team working on critical facilities and infrastructure projects.
In this role, youll mentor and guide a small team of junior and graduate engineers, applying systems thinking principles to real-world problems.
You'll act as a technical leader, providing oversight, shaping project scope, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality delivery across the project lifecycle.
What You\'ll Be Doing:
- Lead and support a team of junior systems engineers, offering coaching and technical guidance
- Apply practical systems engineering in the context of infrastructure and facilities maintenance
- Ensure effective project scoping, requirements capture, and problem definition
- Represent the systems engineering function in customer-facing engagements
- Review and develop technical documents: requirements sets, interface definitions, V&V plans, etc.
- Integrate systems engineering into broader project and design assurance processes
- Drive continuous improvement of tools, templates, and systems engineering practices
What Were Looking For:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Masters or working toward CEng status preferred)
- 5+ years experience in systems engineering within a regulated industry (e.g.
aerospace, defence, infrastructure)
- Solid understanding of systems engineering across the full lifecycle
- Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience
- Proven mentorship or team leadership capabilities
- Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex challenges
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with INCOSE SE Handbook or defence systems standards
- Exposure to MBSE, SysML or similar modelling tools
- Knowledge of IBM DOORS
- Understanding of digital twin or BIM integration
- Experience in maintenance planning or asset management systems
Additional Information:
You must be a UK National and eligible for Security Clearance to be considered for this role.
If youre passionate about solving real-world engineering problems and growing your career in systems leadership, wed love to hear from you.
- Start: 06/05/2025
- Rate: Competitive
- Location: Plymouth,England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
- Contact: Tom Todd
- Tel: 03333 448009
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: V-43279
- Posted: 2025-05-06 16:45:05 -
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