Project Systems Engineering Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Project Systems Engineering Lead in Ealing, London. This pivotal role involves managing engineering teams, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Applicants must have extensive experience in complex engineering environments and a strong background in the defence sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing complex engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams through project phases.
• Familiar with design gates from bid to production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team to deliver project milestones.
• Oversee work packages ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and manage engineering plans and configurations.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Work Package Management

Lifecycle Management

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Defence

Maritime

Full Project Lifecycle

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualifications

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Project Systems Engineering Lead

Location: Ealing

Salary: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot

Key Skills: Systems Engineering, Project Management, Project Engineering Lead, Lifecycle Management, Work Package Management, Full Project Lifecycle, Defence, Maritime, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Join Our Team as a Project Systems Engineering Lead and Drive Systems Engineering to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous Project Systems Engineering Lead with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier quality standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Ealing and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

About Us:

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Systems PEL to contribute to our continued success.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Project Systems Engineering Lead?

• Lead and manage the engineering team to successfully deliver project milestones, ensuring high-quality results within agreed timelines and budget constraints.
• Oversee and manage work packages, ensuring that all activities are aligned with project requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear communication, managing dependencies, risks, and opportunities effectively.
• Develop and manage engineering plans, ensuring all assumptions, risks, and opportunities are identified, communicated, and actively managed.
• Provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, from requirements elicitation through to production.
• Manage configuration and change control throughout the engineering process.
• Ensure compliance with all engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.

What are we looking for in our next Project Systems Engineering Lead?

• Strong experience managing complex engineering projects, with a proven track record in work package management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
• Prior experience working on defence projects.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams through the development phase of a project, including requirements elicitation, design, testing, and production.
• Skilled in engineering estimation and production of engineering plans.
• Familiarity with the different design gates a project goes through, from bid to production readiness review.
• Solid understanding of configuration management and change management processes.
• A background in systems engineering, with knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering disciplines.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in the defence sector
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Systems Engineering Lead, this is the opportunity for you!

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Project Engineering Lead, hit that apply button now!

How to Apply:

Showcase your expertise and passion for complex engineering projects. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Ealing.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy