Job Description
Senior Requirements Engineer – Public Sector Programmes
Location: Hybrid (Remote & MOD Sites – South UK)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (based on experience) + Benefits
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering requirements engineering and transformational change for public sector procurement programmes. As a Senior Requirements Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining, analysing, and managing complex system requirements, ensuring that procurement and engineering projects align with strategic objectives.
This role requires expertise in requirements engineering, verification & validation (V&V), and systems architecture, with a strong focus on public sector procurement, MOD frameworks, and governance processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement specialists, solution architects, and stakeholders across Defence & Security.
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirements Engineering & System Modelling:
o Lead the capture, definition, and management of complex system requirements.
o Apply integrated requirements engineering approaches to align procurement and engineering objectives.
o Use modelling and architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) to analyse system capabilities.
o Work with tools such as DOORS, Dimensions RM, and other lifecycle management platforms.
2. Verification, Validation & Performance Analysis:
o Define test, evaluation, and acceptance criteria for large-scale programmes.
o Conduct performance analysis and reporting to assess supplier performance.
o Ensure requirements traceability and compliance with MOD procurement standards.
o Apply Golden Thread principles, linking capability, programme-level assumptions, and system-level requirements.
3. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:
o Act as a liaison between technical teams, procurement, and senior stakeholders.
o Provide strategic guidance on procurement scrutiny and governance in the public sector.
o Support risk assessment, change management, and business case development.
o Collaborate with MOD Front Line Command structures, ensuring compliance with Defence Operating Models.
4. Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:
o Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and best practices in procurement processes.
o Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development.
o Contribute to bid development and business growth strategies.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Technical Expertise:
o Strong requirements engineering and systems engineering skills.
o Experience in verification & validation (V&V) and test planning.
o Proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS, Dimensions RM, Power BI).
o Understanding of MOD procurement methods and public sector scrutiny.
* Analytical & Communication Skills:
o Strong data analysis, performance assessment, and reporting capabilities.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation.
o Ability to persuade, challenge, and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders.
* Security & Compliance:
o UK Security Clearance (SC required, DV preferred).
o Strong understanding of public sector governance, MOD procurement, and Defence Operating Models.
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of MOD Front Line Command structures and Knowledge in Defence (KiD) guidance.
* Experience in MOD Category A or B programmes.
* Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., EA Sparx) and database modelling.
* Experience in financial monitoring and contract oversight.
* Proven business development and bid management experience.
Key Behaviours & Attributes
* Big-Picture Thinking – Ability to align procurement and engineering goals with strategic objectives.
* Problem-Solving – Proactively identify risks, assess impacts, and implement solutions.
* Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels.
* Continuous Improvement – Drive process innovation and knowledge sharing.
* Decision-Making – Assess risks, evaluate costs vs benefits, and provide strategic recommendations.
Why Join?
* Influence High-Impact Public Sector Programmes.
* Career Growth & Professional Development, with mentoring & industry exposure.
* Competitive Salary & Benefits:
o 28 days holiday + bank holidays
o Pension & Medical Insurance
o Performance Bonus Scheme
o Flexible Benefits Package
o Hybrid Work Model – Remote + travel to MOD sites across Southern UK.
Apply Now – Take the next step in shaping the future of public sector procurement!
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