Senior Systems Engineer (Airside technology)

ARM; Bordon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to manage engineering aspects of project deliveries and on-site works. You will lead the team in developing project solutions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supervising installations at airports. Ideal candidates should have an electronics background and experience in Airside technology. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities are essential. This role requires travel and presents opportunities for hands-on problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accommodate travel worldwide at short notice.
• Methodical, organized, and practical with a hands-on attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of equipment at customer sites.
• Develop project design solutions in coordination with teams.
• Supervise civil works to ensure compliance with design.

Skills

Electronics / Electrical Engineering Background

Experience in electrical/electronic systems installations

Experience of working on Airports/Airside Technology

Good working knowledge of construction industry practices

Knowledge of MS Visio

Working at Height certification

Computer literate: MS Office

Job description

A market leading Engineering client of ours who specialists in designing, installing and supporting Airside technology across the globe are currently in the market for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the UK team and to lead engineering aspects of project deliveries, including carrying out on-site works at customer sites UK and internationally, site management responsibilities, developing project design solutions and identification and procurement of installation materials.

This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and customer- facing professionalism.

Day-to-day duties include.

• Working as part of a team, carry out the installation of equipment at customer sites in accordance with project design solutions.
• Development of project design solutions in coordination with other team members, and presentation of design solutions both internally and to customers.
• Assist with the specification and procurement of installation materials, and organise the purchase and hire of plant, machinery and tools for projects as required.
• Undertake Site Management roles and responsibilities (subject to required training) to comply with H&S and CDM regulations
• Conduct site surveys prior to equipment installations in order to ensure that all requirements for the installation of equipment are fully understood
• Consolidate and pack equipment and materials prior to shipping to site, and be responsible for deliveries to site, ensuring that all tools and equipment needed are available.
• Provide supervision of civil works to ensure compliance with design.
• When required, responsible for the provisioning and supervision of local labour to assist with on-site activities.
• Supervision and coordination of sub-contractors such as civil works engineers and local labour.
• Production of detailed drawings and plans for installation, and as-built documentation including revised drawings and cable schedules.
• Commissioning of Navaids & Meteorological Equipment
• Delivery of training courses to customers.
• Qualified First Aid responder

Knowledge/Skills required for the role

• Electronics / Electrical Engineering Background
• Experience in an electrical/electronic systems installations
• Experience of working on Airports/Airside Technology
• Good, proven working knowledge and understanding of construction industry practices (CDM Regulations), and health and safety to SMSTS standard.
• Knowledge of MS Visio an advantage
• Working at Height certification an advantage
• Ability to accommodate travel world-wide at short notice, possibly for several weeks at a time
• Methodical, organized, practical and self motivated with "hands on" attitude to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Computer literate: MS Office

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Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.