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Senior systems engineer

Reading (Berkshire)
Mott Macdonald
Systems engineer
Posted: 20 October
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Overview

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Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering work that defines our future and has a societal impact. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include, and value everyone.

About Thebusinessunit: The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks, providing integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle from concept to decommissioning or life extension. We are helping deliver the energy transition globally.


Overview Of The Role

Our Nuclear; Defence and Civil division is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. This role involves working closely with clients, designers, other systems engineers and interface managers. You will lead stakeholder workshops, define system interfaces, and manage multiple system deadlines while producing key deliverables, including the following:

* User Requirements Document
* Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
* Requirements and Acceptance Management Strategy (RAMS) & Plan (RAMP)
* Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
* Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance Strategy (ITEAS) & Plan (ITEAP)

Our Team Provides a Range Of Key Services, Including

* Requirements Management
* System Architecture Development
* Interface Management and Systems Integration
* Design Assurance, Verification, and Validation
* Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM)


Key Responsibilities And Duties

* Develop, propose, and validate system requirements, addressing gaps in project knowledge
* Organise and lead stakeholder workshops, defining metrics and acceptance criteria
* Work with designers and the Interface Manager to define internal and external system interfaces
* Develop and review systems engineering artefacts as necessary
* Influencing, capturing and translating stakeholder vision into system and sub-system requirements
* Use requirements management software to capture, track, and manage requirements efficiently
* Communicate complex technical content clearly to stakeholders at all levels
* Developing and using tools and techniques to conduct domain specific analysis and assessments from system to component level
* Developing Concept of Operations and system architectures (functional and physical)
* Validation of User Requirements through generating and managing Validation & Verification evidence
* Producing high quality technical reports, presentations and project artefacts as required by company processes and project delivery
* Support and mentor junior staff, overseeing task supervision and professional development


Candidate specification

Essential

* Strong understanding of systems engineering tools and techniques (e.g. functional modelling, Function Means Analysis (FMA), decision analysis), concept generation, systems integration, assessment and selection
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
* Strong background in requirements development and validation for infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and system architecture development
* Expertise in Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance strategies
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and system architecture tools (e.g., Visio, Sparx EA)
* Excellent written communication skills with a methodical, detail-focused approach
* Previous experience in infrastructure projects and ideally the nuclear sector

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

Agile working

We offer a hybrid working policy that supports wellbeing, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure fair employment procedures and opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss accommodation.


Benefits

Health and wellbeing

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs
* Access to Peppy for menopause support
* Wellbeing programs with family access
* Flexible benefits to extend health options to your family

Financial wellbeing

* Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x)
* Income protection and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits including additional life assurance and critical illness insurance
* Profit sharing and annual bonus options

Lifestyle

* 33-35 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays), with buy/sell of leave options
* Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years of service
* Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts

Enhanced family and carers leave

* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Up to five additional days for caring responsibilities

Learning and development

* Annual professional institution subscription
* Mentoring, training, and self-development opportunities

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

* Groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers networks
* Community engagement opportunities

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Location(s): Reading, Derby, Bristol, Altrincham, Glasgow, Southampton, Reading

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Systems and signals

Job Ref: 12018

Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi

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