Mane Contract Services
Lead System Engineer
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Lead System Engineer
Lead Systems Engineer (12-Month+ Contract)
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid: 3–4 days a week onsite) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term potential) Rate: Up to £900 per day (£120/hour) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Framework Alignment: SFIA Level 4–5 expertise required
The Opportunity
Are you a Systems Engineer with SFIA Level 4 or 5 expertise looking for a high-value contract where your expertise directly shapes critical, national-scale infrastructure?
We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to drive complex, high-impact digital and systems-led transformations. Joining a world-class engineering delivery ecosystem, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and assure resilient, future-ready systems within a highly sophisticated and secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Delivery:
- Engineer end-to-end solutions that meet complex functional and non-functional requirements.
- Define interfaces and own technical documentation from build through to deployment.
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Integration & Assurance:
- Integrate components across diverse infrastructure, applications, and networks.
- Ensure all systems robustly meet strict security, compliance, and resilience standards.
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Risk & Problem Management:
- Proactively identify technical dependencies and risks.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues during critical service transitions and live operations.
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Strategic Collaboration:
- Translate intricate business needs into crisp technical requirements.
- Bridge the gap between developers, architects, and non-technical stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven Track Record: Deep experience as a Systems Engineer managing full lifecycle delivery (from initial requirements mapping through to live operations).
- Integration Expertise: Proven background in executing system integration across complex, multi-technology environments.
- Framework Mapping: Demonstrated capabilities aligned with SFIA Level 4 or 5 core competencies.
- Education: A degree (or equivalent practical depth) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
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Desirable Skills
- Background working within secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical environments.
- Hands-on exposure to cloud, hybrid, or distributed systems architecture.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or iterative delivery methodologies.
Why Apply?
- Exceptional market value: Up to £900 per day.
- Long-term stability: 12 months+ initial runway with long-term potential.
- High-impact work: Add highly prestigious, large-scale systems transformation projects to your portfolio.
How to Apply
If you have the structural and analytical approach required for a delivery-focused environment at this level, let’s discuss.
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