Principal Engineer 1 (Systems)

Systra; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead a dynamic team and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering services. The role involves developing efficient processes, managing systems integration, and maintaining relationships with clients and project teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, professional engineering registration, and experience with relevant engineering tools. Competitive remuneration and hybrid working options are offered, promoting a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness.
• Commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Systems Engineering services to clients.
• Lead a team of Systems Engineers.
• Maintain competence framework for Systems Engineering.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Team Leadership

Requirements Engineering

Systems Integration

Safety Critical Systems Engineering

Education

Professional engineering registration (CEng IEng)

Domain recognised systems integration / engineering qualifications

Tools

DOORS Requirements Management

Job description

Overview

Around the world SYSTRAs specialists plan design integrate test commission project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering team. This position will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

Missions / Main Duties

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will be accountable for delivering high quality Systems Engineering services to our clients including:

• Developing appropriate Systems Engineering processes for projects.
• Leadership of a team of the Systems Engineers which will include:

• Requirements Engineering (RE).
• Integrated Systems Design (SD).
• Systems Analysis e.g. Functional Physical Performance.
• Systems Modelling.
• Systems Integration (SI).
• Product Integration.
• Design to Cost / Value Engineering (DtC).
• Configuration and Change Control Management (CM & CC).
• Verification and Validation (V&V).
• Specialist Systems Engineering discipline activities (e.g. Safety Reliability Availability Maintainability EMC Human Factors etc.).
• Delivery of Systems Engineering Deliverables within time and budget.
• Maintaining competence framework For Systems Engineering Resources.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company.
• Working collaboratively with Project teams and stakeholders.

Profile / Skills

• Good working knowledge of typical systems integration / engineering tools such as the DOORS Requirements Management system.
• Professional engineering registration (CEng IEng).
• Hold domain recognised systems integration / engineering qualifications such as ASEP CSEP CPRE or specialist qualifications e.g. in safety critical systems engineering.

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Why SYSTRA

Our three core values : Excellence Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence achieving the best results through teamwork both locally and internationally and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesnt always run to the same schedule for everyone so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential for more details on this please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

Its no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks healthy eating workshops and regular seminars alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email :

where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most but not all of the relevant criteria for the role you could still be just what we are looking for.

Required Experience

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Engineering Support
• Environment
• Internship
• Law Enforcement
• Catering Operations

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1