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.

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