Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering to steer the direction of critical UK defence projects. You will lead a skilled team, set strategic goals, and ensure the delivery of top-quality work while managing complex engineering tasks. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this role offers a chance to impact the future of defence engineering while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive environment with tailored career development.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package including profit share

7% employer pension

Health Insurance

Buy/sell holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in defence or consultancy with large programme experience.
• Leadership in systems engineering teams for complex programmes.
• Experience delivering within the UK public sector, especially defence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to support government programmes.
• Shape strategy and support business development.
• Ensure high-quality delivery across technical projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integral Logistics Support (ILS)

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Engineering governance

Stakeholder leadership

Tools

DOORS

Dimensions RM

Job description

Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering, york

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Talent Locker

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering

Location: Bristol (hybrid working) | Clearance: SC (or willing to get it)

Sector: Defence & Government Projects

Are you a senior systems engineering expert looking to take the lead on some of the UK’s most complex and high-impact defence projects?

A well-established consultancy that’s trusted by government customers to deliver big results on critical programmes are recruiting a Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering – someone who can set the direction, grow the team, and make a real impact from day one.

The Role:

As the Head of Systems & Supportability Engineering, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers and help shape how they support government programmes. You’ll be setting the vision, developing capabilities, and making sure the team delivers top-quality work – from managing requirements and systems architecture to integrated logistics and MBSE.

As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll collaborate across departments to shape strategy, support business development, mentor junior staff, grow and lead your team, and ensure high-quality delivery across complex technical projects.

What You’ll Bring:

You’ll need a strong background in defence or consultancy, and experience leading systems engineering teams on large, complex programmes. You’re someone who’s just as comfortable getting stuck into the detail as you are thinking big-picture.

• Solid experience in systems engineering, ILS, MBSE and engineering governance
• Great knowledge of the UK MOD and its acquisition processes (URDs, SRDs, CONUSE, ITEAP, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools like DOORS or Dimensions RM
• Experience delivering within the UK public sector, especially defence
• A collaborative, flexible, and hands-on approach
• Strong stakeholder and team leadership skills

What’s in it for you?

• A fast-paced, meaningful role where you can really make your mark
• The chance to work on high-profile government and defence programmes
• A supportive, inclusive team that values fresh thinking and innovation
• Career development that’s tailored to your goals
• A great enhanced benefits package including profit share, 7% employer pension, Health Insurance, Buy/sell holidays and long-term career growth

If you're ready to lead a brilliant team and help shape the future of defence engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom