Role: Principal Systems Engineer / ConsultantLocation: Candidates can be based at either of the below sites on a hybrid basis – 3 days per week site/office presence as a minimum.Birchwood, Warrington WA3 6XGWest Burton Power Station, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BLMilton Park, Oxfordshire OX14 4RYSalary: Up to 68,000 DOEThere has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.Purpose of the jobAs a senior member of the Consultancy Team, you will provide systems engineering leadership and technical direction across multidisciplinary projects, supporting the successful development, integration and delivery of complex engineering solutions.You will join Nuvia’s Systems Engineering consultancy team and work could take the form of secondment to Nuvia’s customers or support to internal EPC projects.Reports toSystems Engineering ManagerThe role may also report functionally or operationally to an Engineering Manager or Project Manager while deployed on a project or customer assignment.ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering LeadershipProvide technical leadership for systems engineering activities and team members across projects, programmes and customer assignments.Define and tailor proportionate systems engineering approaches, plans, processes and governance to suit project complexity, risk and lifecycle stage.Authoritative systems engineering advice and challenge to customers, project teams and engineering leadership.Promote effective systems thinking, problem solving and the consistent application of systems engineering practice for analysis and decision making.Requirements, Architecture and IntegrationLead the definition and management of stakeholder needs, requirements and acceptance criteria.Lead the development and management of system, functional and physical architectures.Ensure effective identification, definition and management of internal and external interfaces.Lead technical integration across systems, engineering disciplines, suppliers and lifecycle stages.Ensure appropriate planning and management of verification, validation and requirements compliance.Technical Governance and AssuranceAssurance of systems engineering activities and deliverables, including checking and approvalLead and contribute to technical, design, assurance and safety reviews.Systems engineering information is appropriately controlled, traceable and maintained through the engineering lifecycle.Ensure technical risks, assumptions, dependencies and significant engineering decisions are identified and appropriately managed.Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, standards, customer requirements and company arrangements.Project and Commercial DeliveryDefine systems engineering scopes of work, deliverables, resource requirements and technical inputs.Ensure systems engineering activities are delivered to the required quality, cost and programme.Manage and oversee systems engineering activities undertaken by suppliers and subcontractors.Support tenders through development of technical approaches, scope, estimates, risks and plans.People and Capability DevelopmentLead, mentor and professionally develop Systems Engineers providing technical directionSupport recruitment and assessment of systems engineering personnel.Develop organisational systems engineering capability through improved processes, methods, tools, guidance, training and lessons learned.Promote culture of safety, collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.Skills, Experience and QualificationsMandatoryDegree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or technical disciplineSignificant experience applying / leading systems engineering within complex, multidisciplinary projects.Experience of highly regulated environments, preferably nuclear, defence, major infrastructure.Experience using requirements and engineering lifecycle management database software tools.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills,Ability to engage with customers and senior technical stakeholders.Good understanding of assurance, configuration management, safety, risk, change and governance.Commercial awareness, including technical scope, cost, schedule and supplier resource management.DesirableExperience using MBSE tools such as Capella, Cameo or equivalent.INCOSE CSEP or equivalent systems engineering professional certification.Chartered Engineer, or working towards an appropriate professional qualification.Experience of engineering consultancy or customer secondment.Full UK driving licence.Why NuviaNuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.EntitéNUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.En BrefCatégorie :INGENIERIE / ETUDES / METHODES"_TS_72b5befa-c026-4c67-aa1d-3569afe46feaRéférence :2026-134554Code client :602Lieu :Warrington, Angleterre, Royaume-UniType de contrat :Contrat à durée indéterminée
NUVIA UK - Principal Systems Engineer / Consultant in Milton Keynes employer: NUVIA
NUVIA UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation in the nuclear and defence sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working in a hybrid model that allows for flexibility and site visits across Scotland. Join us to be part of a team that values practical solutions and compliance, ensuring your contributions make a meaningful impact.
