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??Salary:£70,000 £80,000 + benefits

A leading engineering consultancy supporting complex UK Government and Defence programmes is seeking an experiencedPrincipal Systems Engineering Consultantto provide technical leadership, shape strategy, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Systems Engineering capability and strategic direction.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee requirements management, system architecture, MBSE, and supportability engineering.
• Provide technical assurance and governance on complex defence projects.
• Contribute to business development through technical input and client engagement.

About You

• Experienced Systems Engineer from a defence, government, or consultancy background.
• Expertise in Requirements Engineering, MBSE, ILS, and Engineering Governance.
• Familiar with UK MOD acquisition frameworks and delivery processes.
• Skilled in DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) minimum 5 years UK residency.
• Full right to live and work in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior technical role, influence strategy, and deliver impactful engineering solutions within a growing and respected consultancy.

Apply nowto play a key role in shaping future defence and government programmes.