Head of Systems Engineering

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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Systems Engineering on an initial 6-month contract.

In this highly visible role, you will support a team of approximately 70 engineers and report directly to the Chief Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for defining sector-wide engineering processes and ensuring effective coordination across the CSE organisation.

Role: Head of Systems Engineering (FCAS Programme)
Pay: £80 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC Required before starting, UK eyes only project

Responsibilities

Senior Engineering manager for System Products & Technologies Task Group (CSE owned Task Group - SPaT)
Support with recruitment
Support the team with effective development plans
Manage mobility within the team
Lead the Systems Design Co-Ordination & Transversals Team (SDCaT Team)
Line management of team within SDCaT
Ownership of activities assigned to SDCaT:
Human Factors management and co-ordination
Through Life Services
Safety
Product Security
Weapon Integration
Manage programme wide engineering governance
Ownership of Project gates and design reviews
Ownership of Engineering Management Plan and Systems Engineering Management Plan
Management of Stakeholders
Bid and long term planning for SDCaT
Provide technical review of the outputs from SPaT
Essential Skills:

Demonstrable ability to form and maintain strong relationships within both the sector and with our external partners
Strong leadership to be able to develop individuals roles on project and ensure they have the right opportunities
Excellent understanding of multiple stakeholder needs and how these align within a wider business context to aid effective decision making
Ability to influence and drive a narrative
Fantastic attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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Location:
Bolton
Salary:
£80 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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