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System Engineer

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Reading, United kingdom

Freelance

06-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Systems Engineer
• Initial 12-month contract
• All levels from Junior – Principal available (multiple roles)
• £450 - £950 / day
• Onsite role in Berkshire
• Requires DV clearance - Can start using an SC

About the Client:
Our client is a leading consultancy renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions in engineering, design, and project management. With a strong presence across construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors, they provide innovative solutions, project controls, and performance management services. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Role Overview:
As a Systems Engineer, you will lead the development, integration, and maintenance of system designs across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure the design intent is maintained, compliance with safety and quality standards, and that customer requirements are successfully delivered.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver systems engineering designs that address defined requirements and meet high-quality standards.
• Support requirement management, ensuring traceability and alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate across disciplines to maintain overall design intent and ensure system integration.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and escalating areas of concern.

Key Requirements:
Qualifications: ONC/OND in a relevant discipline (HNC/HND preferred).
Skills: Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and engineering standards.
Tools: Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect).
Experience: Delivering systems designs within multidisciplinary teams; familiarity with highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, or similar sectors.

To Be Considered…
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via kelly.harvey@searcability.com. For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills:
Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Systems Integration, Safety Compliance, Verification and Validation, V&V, Nuclear, Defence, NSD

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more