Systems Engineering Lead

Holt Executive

  • Plymouth
  • £60,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
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, you’ll 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 We’re Looking For:
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s 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 you’re passionate about solving real-world engineering problems and growing your career in systems leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Holt Executive