120 senior systems engineer jobs found

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist) 📍 Location: Reading (Full-time onsite) 📅 Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (4-day week or 9-day fortnight available) 🔐 Security Clearance: A-level clearance required 🚗 Travel Requirement: Must be able to commute to Reading About the Role We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist) to support a major programme within the UK nuclear sector. This role is critical in driving the adoption and maturity of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ensuring robust system models, improving integration, and enabling informed decision-making across complex engineering environments. You will work at the forefront of highly regulated, safety-critical systems, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering insights. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices, including: Requirements management Interface definition Trade studies Cross-discipline...

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA. Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Energy Storage Systems Rate: Negotiable (in line with experience) Location: Oxford/Banbury – 3 months (potential to extend) Job Description: We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of an energy storage program utilizing electric motors, power inverters, and battery systems. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining system requirements, ensuring subsystem integration, managing technical risks, and supporting the full system lifecycle from concept through deployment and operation. Key...

Validation Engineer / Validation Lead (12 month contract) A leading, global pharmaceutical manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support delivery of a major site validation and capital programme on a 12-month contract. This is a high-impact role within a busy engineering environment, offering exposure across equipment, utilities, facilities, and laboratory systems, with a need for hands-on execution specialists. If this capability brings with it project lead experience, this will also be valued. The Role Working as part of the Engineering function, you will support delivery of a structured site-wide validation programme, alongside capital project activity. Responsibilities will include: * Supporting delivery of the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP) * Generating and reviewing validation / qualification documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, etc.) * Leading or supporting execution of validation activities across manufacturing, lab, and...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Role Overview The Principal Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight for the design, delivery, and assurance of civil engineering works on railway infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that all civil designs and construction activities meet regulatory requirements, safety standards, and project objectives, while driving innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the development and delivery of civil engineering designs for rail infrastructure, including track, earthworks, drainage, structures, and station works. Act as the technical authority for civil engineering within the project, ensuring robust and compliant design solutions. Review, approve, and sign off on design packages, calculations, and technical reports. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and design teams. Design Management & Coordination...

ALink Recruitment are working with an engineering consultancy that are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the detailed design, analysis, and technical verification of tunnel fire main systems across multiple major rail infrastructure assets. The role will be part-time (likely 2-3 days/week), starting from around July time. The role will involve carrying out: * Transient fluid pressure (surge / water hammer) analysis to verify hydraulic performance and transient pressure behaviour of tunnel fire main systems * Pipe stress analysis to assess piping system behaviour under sustained, thermal and transient loading conditions and determine required pipe support, restraint and anchor arrangements The successful candidate will develop and check analytical models for complex long-distance tunnel fire main systems and provide engineering outputs to support mechanical design integration, structural coordination, and formal design assurance activities. The...

DV Cleared Software Engineer / Integration Specialist Contract | 6 Months | MOD Programme | Hybrid Working Ncounter is supporting a major Defence digital transformation programme seeking a DV Cleared Software Engineer with strong integration and interoperability expertise. This is an opportunity to work across complex Defence environments, helping connect applications, platforms, data services, and enterprise systems within a highly secure ecosystem. This role sits within a fast-moving programme focused on improving interoperability between legacy and modern Defence systems. You will work across multidisciplinary delivery teams, collaborating with architects, engineers, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure digital capability. The position is highly suited to someone with broad technical depth and strong Defence domain understanding, rather than somebody tied to a single programming language or technology stack. Experience integrating systems across...

Senior Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer - Rail Project London | Contract Role | Long-Term Opportunity We are currently looking for an experienced Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer to join an exciting brownfield rail project with an immediate start available within the next 2 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a strong engineering team already in place. Contract Details Duration: 6 months to 1 year Location: Central London - Software Development West London / East London area near Heathrow - Testing & Commissioning Hybrid Requirement: 3 days per week onsite initially Potentially increasing to 4-5 days during commissioning phase Key Requirements We are looking for candidates with: Strong software development experience on the Rockwell ControlLogix platform Experience with PLC redundancy systems Knowledge of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508) Experience working on large distributed PLC networks Excellent...

Job Title: Project Engineer – RC Frame Contractor (HS2) Location: HS2 Site – London Salary: £340 to ￡370 - CIS Contract Type: Contract Help build the backbone of Britain’s future transport. An established RC frame contractor working on HS2 is looking for a Project Engineer to support delivery of complex concrete structures on one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer with reinforced concrete experience to work on challenging and career-defining civil engineering works, including shafts, stations, bridges, and tunnel access structures. Key Responsibilities * Support site and project management teams in the planning and execution of RC frame packages. * Interpret technical drawings and ensure construction aligns with design specifications and tolerances. * Oversee setting out, concrete pours, reinforcement works, and formwork systems. * Liaise with client engineers,...

We are seeking a senior‑level Software Development Engineer to support a safety‑critical defence programme involving embedded video processing on advanced SoC platforms. This is a highly specialised consulting role focused on software safety compliance rather than feature development. This assignment is ideally suited to an experienced engineer with deep expertise in MIL‑STD‑882E and a strong background in embedded Linux-based systems. The Role You will join an experienced engineering team to assess, enhance, and validate the software safety compliance of an existing embedded video decoding solution. The system is already functionally implemented and operational; your role is to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of defence safety standards. The work focuses exclusively on software executing on the Processing System (PS) of a modern SoC platform. No FPGA / programmable logic development is in scope. Key Responsibilities Investigation & Safety Strategy Analyse the...

Senior Software Engineer Engagement: Full‑Time Contractor Location: London / Hybrid Length: 12 month contract Role Summary We are seeking a software engineer specialising in distributed data systems to design and build low‑latency, high‑volume data processing solutions that underpin regulatory voice compliance assurance across the Bank's strategic data platforms. This is a hands‑on software development role, focused on event‑driven architectures, streaming pipelines, and scalable data matching engines rather than traditional reporting or BI. You will engineer resilient, production‑grade systems capable of processing high‑frequency voice metadata and transactional records at scale, ensuring accuracy, determinism and auditability in compliance controls. You will join a team responsible for delivering mission‑critical compliance technology across enterprise voice platforms, operating in a highly regulated environment where correctness, performance and reliability are...

Role: Project Controls Manager Position: Contract Location: Based in our London or Suffolk office with hybrid working available - Travel to Paris will also be required Days on Site: 3 (TBC) Duration: Ongoing, Initial CED 31/12/2026, rolling contract thereafter Pay: up to 650£ PAYE/ 940 £Umbrella Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million...

We're looking for a DV‑cleared Information Assurance Engineer to strengthen assurance capability across a critical defence programme. This is a delivery‑focused role working at the heart of secure systems, helping to close assurance gaps, manage cyber risk, and ensure systems are secure, compliant, and accreditation‑ready. You'll work alongside Security Leads, system owners, and enterprise stakeholders to support Secure by Design, manage risk arising from ST&V and CSF assessments, and drive POA&M‑led remediation across the estate. What You'll Be Doing Supporting Secure by Design (SbD) documentation uplift across prime and supplier environments Validating security control compliance using CSF tracker maturity assessments Identifying, documenting, and articulating assurance gaps and observations Conducting risk assessments for control deficiencies arising from: ST&V failures CSF maturity shortfalls Creating and maintaining Risk Detail Records (RDRs) in line with JSP...

Contract Senior Space Systems Engineer (Avionics & Robotics) Location: UK-based (Regular travel to European integration sites) Rate: £500 - £600 per day Duration: 3-6 Months Initial Contract The Project We are looking for an experienced Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer to support the rapid development and deployment of next-generation systems for the space industry. This project sits at the forefront of space innovation, merging satellite platform reliability with cutting-edge robotic payload capabilities. You will join an agile, multi-disciplinary team responsible for the full electrical architecture of flight hardware, ensuring mission success from conceptual design through to launch readiness. Key Responsibilities Electrical Architecture: Define and document subsystem interfaces, power distribution, and data architectures for spacecraft and robotic payloads. Requirements & Procurement: Lead requirements engineering and equipment specification; manage...

Cyber Security Engineer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Original British Motorcycling Company Triumph Motorcycles is the Original British Motorcycling Company, designing, engineering and manufacturing iconic motorcycles that celebrate our heritage while embracing the future. We are seeking a talented Cyber Security Engineer or Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support the development of secure systems, from early concept through to full system design for production programmes. You’ll work with cross-functional teams (including Functional Safety, Systems, IT, and suppliers) to ensure all activities meet Cyber Security Lifecycle requirements. At Senior level, you will mentor engineers, lead reviews, and sign off key deliverables, with opportunities to deputise for Lead Engineers. This a 12month fixed term contract. Company...

Our client, a pioneering company in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking multiple Senior Design Engineers for a initial 6 month contract role in Gloucester. This pivotal position entails designing efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft, supporting their entire lifecycle from concept to production. Purpose: To design and detail efficient landing gear systems for aircraft, ensuring they meet stringent customer demands. The role supports the design and manufacture of these systems throughout their entire lifecycle. Supporting on existing programme design work. Key Responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of landing gear programmes Support product configuration processes Utilise the latest technology, including CAD, 3D modelling, 2D draughting, and data management systems Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards Deliver technical presentations to customers Coordinate with...

Principal EC&I Engineer - Nuclear Infrastructure Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week on site) Contract: 12‑month contract Security Clearance: ability to obtain SC clearance We are supporting a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme in the appointment of a Principal EC&I Engineer to act as Electrical Lead. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role, responsible for the delivery of nuclear safety‑implicated EC&I design across new infrastructure works within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Act as Electrical Lead for scheme design on nuclear safety‑implicated infrastructure. Lead and coordinate EC&I design activities including: HV and LV power systems Traditional building services electrical design Specialist communications and control systems Provide day‑to‑day leadership for a team of 5-6 electrical engineers, ensuring alignment with programme milestones. Ensure the team is working on the right activities at the right...

Senior Integrity Engineer – Driving Safety and Reliability in Oil & Gas Pressure Systems Join a leading Oil & Gas Operator’s UK Integrity team as a Senior Integrity Engineer, playing a crucial role in maintaining the safety, compliance, and optimal performance of pressure systems across both onshore terminals and offshore assets. Based in either Dimlington or Norwich, you will take ownership of pressure system integrity under stringent PSSR and COMAH regulations, delivering hands-on technical expertise that ensures assets remain fit for service. Your work will shape inspection strategies, manage Written Schemes of Examination (WSE), oversee PSV processes, and lead defect assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations—all while fostering continuous improvement through risk-based inspection (RBI) and proactive repair management. Required Skills In-depth knowledge of pressure system integrity and compliance with PSSR and COMAH requirements Expertise in inspection...

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to lead the design, integration and technical assurance of HVAC systems on complex marine platforms. Reporting to the Principal Engineer - HVAC, you'll play a key role across the shipbuilding lifecycle, delivering robust, compliant and customer‑focused engineering solutions. You'll be responsible for developing HVAC designs and specifications, carrying out technical analyses (including heat loads, psychrometrics, pressure loss and noise calculations), and providing expert input to investigations, reviews and supplier engagement. You will also mentor engineers within the team and help drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards. About you: Strong experience in marine or building services HVAC system design Experience in Stage 1 design Degree qualified in engineering (or equivalent experience) Background in defence, maritime or complex engineering environments Confident producing...

Site‑Based CE&I Senior Design Engineer Location: North West Hours: 37 hours per week (typically worked over 4½ days) Security Clearance: SC required (must already hold or be eligible) The Role We are seeking a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer to provide site‑based, frontline design support to commissioning teams on a highly regulated, safety‑critical facility. This is a hands‑on senior design role, embedded at plant level during commissioning, where issues are identified, investigated and resolved through robust engineering judgement and controlled design change. The role is not focused on routine programming or implementation. Dedicated site teams carry out testing, installation and commissioning activities. Your responsibility is to diagnose problems, develop design solutions, and ensure changes meet functional and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide frontline CE&I design support to commissioning teams...

Senior Engineer – Civil Engineering 8–10 Weeks | Busy Public Infrastructure Environment | Start ASAP Contract Scotland is working with a civil engineering contractor who require a Senior Engineer to oversee a short-term package of works involving the installation of new traffic‑management infrastructure within a large, high‑footfall car park. The works include small civil engineering elements such as ducting trenches, minor excavation and reinstatement, and coordinating the installation of automated barrier systems. Although titled as a Senior Engineer role, the position is heavily supervision‑focused, with only limited/occasional setting out required. What You’ll Be Doing Overseeing day‑to‑day site activities on a live public site Ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a busy environment Supervising ducting, trenching and minor reinstatement works Coordinating with barrier installation teams and subcontractors Acting as the main point of contact for the client...