Requirements Engineer

Connexa IT Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Senior Requirements Engineer – Public Sector Programmes

Location: Hybrid (Remote & MOD Sites – South UK)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (based on experience) + Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering requirements engineering and transformational change for public sector procurement programmes. As a Senior Requirements Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining, analysing, and managing complex system requirements, ensuring that procurement and engineering projects align with strategic objectives.

This role requires expertise in requirements engineering, verification & validation (V&V), and systems architecture, with a strong focus on public sector procurement, MOD frameworks, and governance processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement specialists, solution architects, and stakeholders across Defence & Security.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirements Engineering & System Modelling:
   • Lead the capture, definition, and management of complex system requirements.
   • Apply integrated requirements engineering approaches to align procurement and engineering objectives.
   • Use modelling and architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) to analyse system capabilities.
   • Work with tools such as DOORS, Dimensions RM, and other lifecycle management platforms.
2. Verification, Validation & Performance Analysis:
   • Define test, evaluation, and acceptance criteria for large-scale programmes.
   • Conduct performance analysis and reporting to assess supplier performance.
   • Ensure requirements traceability and compliance with MOD procurement standards.
   • Apply Golden Thread principles, linking capability, programme-level assumptions, and system-level requirements.
3. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:
   • Act as a liaison between technical teams, procurement, and senior stakeholders.
   • Provide strategic guidance on procurement scrutiny and governance in the public sector.
   • Support risk assessment, change management, and business case development.
   • Collaborate with MOD Front Line Command structures, ensuring compliance with Defence Operating Models.
4. Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:
   • Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and best practices in procurement processes.
   • Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development.
   • Contribute to bid development and business growth strategies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong requirements engineering and systems engineering skills.
  • Experience in verification & validation (V&V) and test planning.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS, Dimensions RM, Power BI).
  • Understanding of MOD procurement methods and public sector scrutiny.
• Analytical & Communication Skills:
  • Strong data analysis, performance assessment, and reporting capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation.
  • Ability to persuade, challenge, and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Security & Compliance:
  • UK Security Clearance (SC required, DV preferred).
  • Strong understanding of public sector governance, MOD procurement, and Defence Operating Models.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of MOD Front Line Command structures and Knowledge in Defence (KiD) guidance.
• Experience in MOD Category A or B programmes.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., EA Sparx) and database modelling.
• Experience in financial monitoring and contract oversight.
• Proven business development and bid management experience.

Key Behaviours & Attributes

• Big-Picture Thinking – Ability to align procurement and engineering goals with strategic objectives.
• Problem-Solving – Proactively identify risks, assess impacts, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive process innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Decision-Making – Assess risks, evaluate costs vs benefits, and provide strategic recommendations.

Why Join?

• Influence High-Impact Public Sector Programmes.
• Career Growth & Professional Development, with mentoring & industry exposure.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits:
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & Medical Insurance
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Hybrid Work Model – Remote + travel to MOD sites across Southern UK.

Apply Now – Take the next step in shaping the future of public sector procurement!