Our client, a global engineering consultancy, is now looking for a Principal Systems Integration Consultant for their teams in London and Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a leading role in delivering systems integration activities primarily across major UK Rail projects.

Principal responsibilities:

• You will be expected to be able to scope, plan and execute a systems integration approach on projects, and lead on engagement with clients to obtain agreement on proposed plans.
• You will be experienced in selecting the appropriate tool and techniques to meet the stakeholder and project needs.
• Delivering systems integration subject matter expert consultancy across specific systems engineering disciplines
• Providing expert consultancy to guide clients in determining the appropriate level of systems integration support they require to meet their needs and address the project risk and complexity
• Acting as a technical mentor to junior staff supporting their development as systems integration consultants, proactively identifying opportunities to challenge and stretch individuals to develop skills on projects

Key skills/experience needed:

• You will be an experienced system engineer, ideally with knowledge of rail and across the project lifecycle.
• Experience in selecting and applying appropriate programme and systems engineering management tools and techniques
• Experience across:
  • Requirements capture, analysis, management and V&V
  • Interface identification, control and management
  • System architecture development and application to design projects
  • Benefits release planning, defining and managing capability migration
• A degree in relevant engineering or management discipline
• Have achieved Chartered status of a relevant professional body
• Post degree experience in delivering systems integration and programme management in a rail environment, and/or equivalent sector
• Post degree experience in delivering programme management in a rail environment, and/or equivalent sector
• Experience outside of Rail will also be considered