Defence Systems Lead Engineer — Hybrid, 30 Days Holiday

Samuel Frank; Hopton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Engineer for a 6-month contract. You will lead project teams delivering electrical control systems within the defence sector. Key qualifications include strong stakeholder engagement skills, a UK passport, and a comfort working in defence. This role offers a hybrid working model with a good work-life balance, including 30 days of holiday. Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and current security clearance is advantageous.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must possess a British passport and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years.
• Current SC level security clearance is a plus.
• Experience leading teams in delivering electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in delivering control systems to customers.
• Oversee engineering activities on projects.
• Provide guidance to team members.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards

Engineering project management

Comfortable in defence sector

Job description

A staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Engineer for a 6-month contract. You will lead project teams delivering electrical control systems within the defence sector. Key qualifications include strong stakeholder engagement skills, a UK passport, and a comfort working in defence. This role offers a hybrid working model with a good work-life balance, including 30 days of holiday. Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and current security clearance is advantageous.