Attention Systems Engineering Consultants- are you contemplating a move? Look no further!
Join our NEW Solutions Engineering team as a Senior/Principal Systems Engineering Consultant. If you have proven experience driving systems engineering processes into complex and critical engineering programmes we want to hear from you.
Working closely with the Head of Solutions Engineering you’ll be the first member of our newest team. As part of our agile Whitetree team you’ll make a critical impact on the business and our clients. Showcasing your Systems Engineering capability you’ll support a diverse range of Defence projects as a valued member of a growing consultancy business that puts its people first.
About us
We are a growing and successful multi-disciplinary consultancy, providing services primarily for the Defence and Aerospace sectors. We specialise in Management Services, Training Solutions, Business Winning, Decision Support, Solutions Engineering and Supportability Engineering services.
Our people are the beating heart of Whitetree. One of the key foundations on which Whitetree was built was to put our employees front and centre of the business. We truly believe a happy workforce will deliver an exemplary service.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking to hear from Systems Engineers with a desire to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets. Defence industry experience is useful but not essential, however - an analytical mind and a strong client focus is critical as well as a willingness to challenge the status quo.
What we expect from you
You will need a strong, technical systems engineering background, adaptable consulting skills, passion, and a focused and collaborative mindset to join our new Solutions Engineering team.
As a member of our growing Whitetree family, you’ll work alongside many skilled ex-military and defence industry colleagues. Our team thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of empowerment, professionalism and growth. Your technical knowledge and experience should include:
- Experience in the adoption of the V-Cycle systems engineering process
- Experience of requirements development, decomposition, system design and integration, verification, validation and acceptance processes
- Experience of leading small engineering teams, including supporting the professional development of others
- Proficiency with Systems Engineering tools and methodologies
- Skilled in client engagement, experience of working with engineers, specialists, supply chains and stakeholders to ensure the system design is developed to meet customer requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly orientate, derive and present simplicity from complexity
- Committed to keeping up to date with systems engineering technologies and best practices
- Registration with the Engineering Council and membership or affiliation with a recognised Engineering body is desirable
- A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering or a related field or equivalent qualification
- Current right to live and work in the UK
- Current SC clearance or willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check*
- Happy to travel as dictated by client needs
The Role
Our Solutions Engineering team harness cutting-edge Systems Engineering and Solution Architecting expertise to provide clients with streamlined solutions in a complex ever-evolving, interconnected landscape. The day-to-day role will include:
- Driving Systems Engineering thinking and process on client programmes
- Successfully delivering critical design, assurance and acceptance project milestones
- Identifying, assessing and managing technical risk and opportunities
- Customer relationship management and development
- Technical management and leadership
- Managing and controlling the system development process
- Preparing and presenting technical reports and presentations
- Collaborating across wider Whitetree teams and client projects
You will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package including our all-staff bonus, regular socials and our multiple schemes and commitment to supporting employee development. You will experience varied and challenging work with an outstanding team.
Location and Work Environment
You will have the flexibility to work from home and travel to client sites when needed. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to promote flexibility in the workplace.
Whether you're motivated to excel in Systems Engineering or seeking a more flexible work arrangement, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Whitetree and take your career to the next level. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, apply to find out if it might be possible.
What you can expect from us
Join our team and experience a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing, support your personal and professional growth, reward you and create a fulfilling work environment:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
- Financial Security: Benefit from pension contributions matched up to 6%, ensuring your future financial well-being.
- Rewarding Performance: Our all-staff annual bonus scheme rewards your hard work and dedication.
- Work-Life Balance: Start your weekends early with an early finish every Friday (client dependent).
- Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours tailored to suit your needs and those of our clients.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access Vitality Private Medical Insurance, giving you peace of mind.
- Family Support: Benefit from our Family Private Medical Insurance salary sacrifice scheme.
- Financial Protection: Rest easy with life insurance coverage of 4x your salary.
- Social Value Impact: Give back to your community with 4 half days paid time for charity work.
- Recruitment Incentives: Earn £1000 with our employee recruitment bounty.
- Professional Development: We’ll cover the cost of one annual membership fee for an approved professional body, supporting your continuous growth and development.
- Investment in Your Growth: Access your individual training budget, empowering you to expand your skills and expertise.
- Eco-Friendly Initiatives: Join our electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, promoting sustainable transportation options.
- Team Bonding: Enjoy regular expenses-paid social and company events, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Health and Fitness: Stay active and healthy with a 50% discount on memberships at Pure Gym, Virgin, or Nuffield (subject to change).
- Tech Savvy: Take advantage of our tech salary sacrifice scheme and stay up-to-date with the latest technology.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access our discounted voucher scheme, providing savings on various products and services.
Our People & Culture
Our network of consultants stretches from Cornwall to the North of England and everywhere in between. We seek out people who challenge themselves to be exceptional.
Our Mission: We are committed to empowering our clients to enact enduring and sustainable transformations. Our dedication is to facilitate change that not only addresses immediate challenges but also fortifies the foundation for continuous improvement and growth.
Our Vision: To attract the best people to deliver unparalleled solutions that enable our clients to achieve their most pivotal mission and objectives. We strive to be the partner of choice, distinguished by our ability to bring exceptional results to the most complex.
Our Values: The building blocks of our culture, embedded in everything we do.
- Trust: We nurture strong, positive relationships with both clients and employees, we are trusted to deliver.
- Integrity: We build our reputation on transparency and accountability and act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.
- Innovation: We encourage freedom, where thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas are valued to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus, and agility
- Excellence: We look beyond the present and challenge ourselves, with a commitment to continuous improvement, to deliver future value.
Hear from our newest team members!
“Being part of a company that offered similar values is important to me.”
“They were exceptional during the recruitment and onboarding process”
“I can add value by working for a company who truly understand my military experience”
“I chose to work at Whitetree because from the very first phone call I felt I already belonged there.”
“I feel I made the right decision to join Whitetree, it really is a family, and I am proud to be part of it”
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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.
Compulsory National Security Vetting
*Please check eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects Please note that roles within Whitetree are subject to national security vetting.