Senior Technical Designer, Air Traffic Control Systems

NATS; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air navigation service provider is seeking a Technical Designer to manage Technical Solution Design for essential services. You will liaise with stakeholders and coordinate teams to ensure the technical and business management requirements are met. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or IT, is experienced in a safety-critical environment, and demonstrates strong leadership in technology design. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Modern office facilities

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Able to lead, coach, and motivate design team members.
• Experience in a safety-critical environment is essential.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership in technology design.
• Good understanding of NATS operating environment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Solution Design for specific Services.
• Review and approve technical designs and exceptions.
• Impact assess operational changes and coordinate teams.
• Liaise with stakeholders to agree on technical requirements.
• Produce engineering papers for service improvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical design

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or IT

SFIA Level 6 operation capability

Tools

ITIL methodologies

Job description

A leading air navigation service provider is seeking a Technical Designer to manage Technical Solution Design for essential services. You will liaise with stakeholders and coordinate teams to ensure the technical and business management requirements are met. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or IT, is experienced in a safety-critical environment, and demonstrates strong leadership in technology design. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.