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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, you’ll 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 We’re Looking For:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s 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 you’re passionate about solving real-world engineering problems and growing your career in systems leadership, we’d love to hear from you