Naval Systems & Project Engineer (Hybrid, Long‑Term Defense)

Proactive Global; Monkston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4.5 day week

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Long-term project stability

Job summary

Proactive Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems / Project Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on a major defence-related naval project. You will work closely with the Project Manager and senior engineers to ensure the smooth delivery of technically challenging projects, coordinating with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers hybrid working, a long-term contract of 3–5 years, and a pension and healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience in engineering projects, preferably regulated/defence environments.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and lifecycle management.
• Experience using AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of complex engineering systems.
• Produce and manage system specifications, architecture and interfaces.
• Provide technical oversight across hardware, software and electrical elements.
• Ensure systems meet customer and regulatory requirements via verification and validation.
• Identify and manage technical risks across project stages.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Support customers and internal teams with technical queries and system support.
• Maintain system requirements and traceability.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Proactive Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems / Project Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on a major defence-related naval project. You will work closely with the Project Manager and senior engineers to ensure the smooth delivery of technically challenging projects, coordinating with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers hybrid working, a long-term contract of 3–5 years, and a pension and healthcare