Senior Systems Engineer – Nuclear & Defence Consulting

NUVIA; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVIA is expanding its UK Systems Engineering consultancy team. As Principal Systems Engineer / Consultant you will provide authoritative technical direction across multidisciplinary projects, including secondments to customers or internal EPC work.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and shape governance, architecture and integration strategies. The role requires leadership, experience in regulated environments and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders while delivering

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering/technical field.
• Experience leading systems engineering in complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (nuclear/defence/infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering leadership across projects and teams.
• Define tailored engineering approaches, plans and governance for complex programmes.
• Lead stakeholder needs, requirements and architecture development.
• Ensure interfaces and system integration across disciplines and suppliers.
• Oversee verification, validation and compliance activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Systems engineering leadership

Regulated environments

Requirements management

Cost/schedule awareness

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Capella

Cameo

Job description

NUVIA is expanding its UK Systems Engineering consultancy team. As Principal Systems Engineer / Consultant you will provide authoritative technical direction across multidisciplinary projects, including secondments to customers or internal EPC work.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and shape governance, architecture and integration strategies. The role requires leadership, experience in regulated environments and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders while delivering