Lead Systems Engineer, Transit Projects (Hybrid)

SYSTRA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Two paid charity days

Hybrid working

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Principal Engineer in London to lead design delivery across engineering work packages, ensuring on-time, within-budget, high-quality outcomes. The role involves reports, cost estimates and compliance with CDM regulations, while driving continual improvement and collaboration across the office.

You will oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, and expressions of interest, mentoring teams and representing the Technical Directorate within the wider SYSTRA Group.

Qualifications

• Hold domain recognised systems integration/engineering qualifications.
• Experience of contract conditions, processes and procedures.
• Experience of line management.
• Knowledgeable on relevant design software.
• Relevant degree.
• Membership of a professional body (ICE, IET, IMechE).
• Professionally qualified Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
• Ability to lead requirements engineering, system modelling and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Produce design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Establish internal design standards to improve quality and efficiency.
• Work as part of a project team to meet objectives.
• Supervise others, review work and sign off design certificates.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design reports and tender documentation.
• Develop innovative design solutions to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation (CDM).

Skills

ASEP

CSEP

CPRE

Safety critical systems

Engineering leadership

System engineering

Requirements engineering

Systems modelling

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

SysML

Requirements management tools

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a Principal Engineer in London to lead design delivery across engineering work packages, ensuring on-time, within-budget, high-quality outcomes. The role involves reports, cost estimates and compliance with CDM regulations, while driving continual improvement and collaboration across the office.

You will oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, and expressions of interest, mentoring teams and representing the Technical Directorate within the wider SYSTRA Group.