203 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...

Senior Systems Engineer Reading | Full-Time on site £500 per day Inside IR35| 4-Day Week or 9-Day Fortnight Available Contract Length: 12 months Are you a skilled Systems Engineer with a passion for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)? Do you want to play a pivotal role on one of the UK's most innovative and high-profile defence programmes? This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to complex, cutting-edge systems that directly support critical national infrastructure and future defence capability! The Opportunity As the Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be at the heart of driving and enhancing MBSE capability across a major engineering environment. You'll work alongside technical experts, business leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to develop robust engineering models, improve system integration, and support key programme decision-making. This role offers genuine technical challenge, long-term project work, and the chance to influence the future of systems engineering...

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist) 12 months (Inside IR35) – Reading full time on site – DV Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist) to support and enhance Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices across the organisation. This role is focused on maintaining robust engineering models, improving system integration, and enabling effective decision-making through accurate data management, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development, maturity, and integration of MBSE capabilities across engineering functions. Key Responsibilities * Support and develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, including: * Requirements management * Interface definition * Trade studies * Interdisciplinary integration and analysis * Maintain the consistency, integrity, and usability of engineering models...

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...

Job Title: Senior Engineer Stability Control Systems and Driveline Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: WHAT TO EXPECT The Vehicle Dynamics Department is primarily responsible for ride, steering, handling and stability control systems. The stability controls area develops and delivers stability functions such as Dynamic Stability Control, ABS functions, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution. The work covers all aspects of the controller design from requirements writing to testing and developing to a tuneable condition as well as tuning and calibration to meet vehicle attribute targets. The delivery engineers for these functions are grouped in one team to create a flexible workforce and to maximise knowledge transfer...

Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Hybrid / UK-wide flexibility) Contract Type: 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional UK site visits required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the delivery and growth of a specialist high-voltage cable engineering capability within a leading multidisciplinary engineering environment. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore transmission-scale projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team, and playing an active part in client engagement and business development activities, including bids and proposals. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HV cable...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - CONTRACT Outside IR35 Surrey, UK Shape the Future of Clean Energy ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a pioneering clean energy technology company developing next-generation integrated power solutions. As part of a rapidly growing engineering team, we have a requirement for a Senior Electrical Design contractor to work on highly advanced electrical systems that are driving the future of sustainable power. We’re looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong industrial electrical design expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. The Role You’ll conduct electrical engineering activities across innovative, high-impact projects — taking concepts from feasibility and architecture through to integration, testing, commissioning, and operational support. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll collaborate with engineers and scientists to...

Senior Software Engineer (Contract) 3-Month Engagement | Outside IR35 | Up to £475 per day | Hybrid (London / Ipswich) A rapidly expanding SaaS company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support their agile delivery team on an initial 3-month contract. This position offers a strong mix of hands-on development and strategic input, with the opportunity to shape system architecture, influence engineering practices, and contribute directly to product evolution. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and improving scalable cloud-native applications, while also guiding team members and promoting high standards across the development lifecycle. Core expertise required: Advanced experience with C# and .NET (Framework and Core) Frontend development using TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and either React or Vue Proven track record with AWS, ideally including serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or...

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...

Data Engineer Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 6 months Role - Data Engineer Lead Rate - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street (London) Role The Data Engineer Lead is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks, cloud-based data engineering, and leading the migration of legacy Oracle systems into scalable, cloud-native environments. The role supports the organisation's data strategy especially on Finance and Regulatory domain by ensuring high-quality, reliable pipelines and data models that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven decision-making. The post holder plays a key leadership role within the Data Engineering function, shaping architectural direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering with Technology, Architecture, and Business teams across the...

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Leader to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension. Role: Project Leader Location: Portsmouth - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: Up to £40 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan. Identify and manage risks and opportunities. Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close. Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. Skilled and competent in IT tools, able to produce and present documentation, reports, technical analysis, cost reports. Experience in SharePoint / MS Project / G suite highly preferred. Application of industry standard design and software Liaising with clients, architects...

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,...

Commissioning Manager  I am currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the installation and commissioning of a major grid stability infrastructure project in South Wales. You will be responsible for overseeing commissioning activities associated with control, instrumentation, and electrical systems, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements. The role will play a key part in delivering a smooth handover into operations. Requirements Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer role Strong background in energy projects such as power generation, substations, grid infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects An electrical background is preferred This is initially a 3-month contract with potential for extension, offering competitive day rates on an Outside IR35 basis

Sub Agent - Civils (HS2 / Major Infrastructure) Northampton Region Freelance Contract (Inside IR35) £550-£580 per day Immediate Start The Role We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Northampton region, supporting delivery on a high-profile civil engineering scheme. Working as part of a Tier 1 contractor team, you will take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of key work packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day site operations across allocated sections of work Oversee subcontractors delivering civils packages (earthworks, drainage, structures, or highways) Ensure compliance with health, safety & environmental standards Drive programme performance and short-term planning (lookaheads) Review and implement method statements and risk assessments (RAMS) Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues Monitor...

Job Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (MEP - Building Services) Location: Birmingham area (min. 3 days office-based) Duration: to 31/03/2027 Role Overview We are seeking a Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer with strong MEP / Building Services experience to support a major infrastructure programme on a client-side Integrated Project Team. The role focuses on assurance and oversight of contractor-led design and delivery, not hands-on design work. You will support the integration and verification of building services across tunnel portal buildings, shafts, and pumping stations. Key Responsibilities Oversee contractor MEP design assurance and integration Review self-assurance, testing, commissioning, and certification Ensure coordination of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, lighting, and fire systems Support delivery of multi-discipline infrastructure assets Requirements Strong MEP / building services background Experience in assurance, client-side, or...

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...