An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Lead Systems Engineer, to work on a number of specialised, new and developing defence systems programmes. Working within a lead, cutting - edge defence organisation, you have the chance to work in a fast - paced, dynamic environment, and be rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits, career development and training opportunities.Working within a multi - disciplined, cross - functional environment, you will be a main point of contact and provide expertise in project, contract, technical and team management:Technical ManagementCoordinate functional/departmental involvement in System Design activities Ensure technically competent and coherent deliverables are metManage interface to external sub - contractors and customers as requiredLead architecture programmes as necessaryCo - ordinate, plan and task internal company resources to ensure delivery, Functional technical focus and co - ordinationSupport international collaboration Functional management and reportingBuild relationship with British ArmySupport Winning of future contracts within the battlefield weapons domainPeople ManagementLead a team on a day to day basis Ensure objectives are set and monitoredSupport functional objectivesProject ManagementPlan and control the work and resources of a Sub - system teamManage the quality, time, cost and risks of deliveriesContract managementSupport the commercial management of external sub - contractors Technical Requirement Specification negotiation, acceptance of outputs/deliveries, compliance with time, cost and qualityDeliver and manage acceptance of relevant technical reports to the customerPlease see below for further details, and how to apply.Successful candidates will have/be:Strong technical skills engineering degree or equivalent and systems design skills.Ability to analyse problems and provide robust solutions.Good planning and forward estimation skills to predict and avert problems.Strong team leadership skills to be able to lead diverse, multi - disciplinary teams of senior individuals and develop more junior members of the team.Considerable negotiation and influencing skills to achieve optimum solutions to difficult problems.Effective communication skills to give clear leadership and impart the essential information to users, customers and other stakeholders.Sound understanding of commercial and procurement business processes.Abilities in dealing with suppliers/subcontractorsSome project management skills desirableTitle: Lead Systems EngineerPay Range Bens: £35 - 45k, dependent on skills and competenciesLocation: HertfordshireIf you are a good match then please apply with a CV to learn more about this truly fantastic opportunity to work for a market leader who has an enviable reputation. Key Skills: Systems Engineer, Lead Systems, Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Defence, Weapon, Military, Missile, ArmyPlease Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client\\\'s site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Flexibility for some travel UK and internationally will be required within the role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don\\\'t hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Services advertised by Electus Recruitment Solutions are those of an Agency perm. This role is a permanent position.Electus Recruitment Solutions LimitedTel: 01202 296566 Email: Offices: Richmond House, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6EZRegistered in England No. 4636093Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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