Systems Engineering Lead

Holt Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to inspire and mentor a talented team of engineers. In this pivotal role, you will tackle complex infrastructure challenges while ensuring quality delivery across projects. Your expertise in systems engineering will be crucial as you guide junior engineers and engage with stakeholders. Join a high-performing team and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of engineering. If you're passionate about leadership and problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering within a regulated industry.
• Strong analytical skills and structured approach to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of junior systems engineers.
• Review and develop technical documents for project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems engineering practices.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters or CEng status

Tools

IBM DOORS

MBSE

SysML

Job description

Are you ready to lead and inspire the next generation of engineers while solving complex infrastructure challenges? We're looking for a Systems Engineering Lead to join a high-performing team working on critical facilities and infrastructure projects.

In this role, youll mentor and guide a small team of junior and graduate engineers, applying systems thinking principles to real-world problems.

You'll act as a technical leader, providing oversight, shaping project scope, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality delivery across the project lifecycle.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

- Lead and support a team of junior systems engineers, offering coaching and technical guidance
- Apply practical systems engineering in the context of infrastructure and facilities maintenance
- Ensure effective project scoping, requirements capture, and problem definition
- Represent the systems engineering function in customer-facing engagements
- Review and develop technical documents: requirements sets, interface definitions, V&V plans, etc.
- Integrate systems engineering into broader project and design assurance processes
- Drive continuous improvement of tools, templates, and systems engineering practices

What Were Looking For:

- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Masters or working toward CEng status preferred)
- 5+ years experience in systems engineering within a regulated industry (e.g.

aerospace, defence, infrastructure)
- Solid understanding of systems engineering across the full lifecycle
- Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience
- Proven mentorship or team leadership capabilities
- Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex challenges

Desirable Skills:

- Familiarity with INCOSE SE Handbook or defence systems standards
- Exposure to MBSE, SysML or similar modelling tools
- Knowledge of IBM DOORS
- Understanding of digital twin or BIM integration
- Experience in maintenance planning or asset management systems

Additional Information:

You must be a UK National and eligible for Security Clearance to be considered for this role.

If youre passionate about solving real-world engineering problems and growing your career in systems leadership, wed love to hear from you.