Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Safety-Critical Systems, Regulatory Requirements, MBSE, Architecture Modelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Proposal Leadership, Aerospace, Defence, Systems Thinking, Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML, UML, Strategic Mindset

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Title: Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering Location: Bristol, Burton-on-Trent, Glasgow, or Leatherhead Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience) Closing Date:15th December 2025– we encourage early applications Shape the Future of High-Integrity Systems At Frazer-Nash Consultancy, we are working at the forefront of safety-critical, secure, and high-integrity systems. From advanced aerospace projects to national defence programmes, we help clients navigate complexity, assure safety, and deliver high-quality results. We’re looking for a Senior Complex Systems Engineer to join our Digital Systems Assurance team. If you're motivated by solving challenging problems and contributing to major programmes, this is your chance to refine your skills. Why This Role? Work across some of the UK’s most complex and innovative systems Collaborate with MOD, OEMs, Primes, and regulators Shape both in-service and next-gen technology – from autonomous air systems to complex avionics upgrades Have a voice at the table in both technical direction and strategic decisions You’ll enjoy the variety and pace of consultancy life – where your skills help clients solve real-world challenges with systems that must work first time, every time. What You’ll Do Manage the development and assurance of high-integrity, safety-critical systems Provide systems engineering leadership across complex projects Guide clients through regulatory requirements (e.g. ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254) Support design and assurance strategies using MBSE and architecture modelling tools Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions Contribute to business development and proposal leadership Play a key role in national programmes (e.g. INVICTUS) and advanced autonomous technologies We're looking for someone with: Experience in developing, assuring, or certifying safety-critical systems (preferably aerospace, defence, or high-integrity domains) Knowledge of key standards: ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-326A, IEC 61508, or MOD DEF STANs (00-055, 00-056) Proficient systems thinking, with tools like Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML/UML, MBSE Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills A strategic mindset – with the ability to shape programme-level engineering outcomes It is beneficial if you have: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards it) Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Experience navigating MOD acquisition frameworks or supporting OEMs/Primes We value our people and support them to thrive. You'll enjoy: Flexible Working: We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), with a holiday purchase scheme. Company Pension Scheme Targeted Professional Development Life Assurance Private Healthcare Membership Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution Support in Attaining Professional Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Share Purchase Scheme Season Rail Ticket Loan A Note on Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, candidates who meet UK National Security Vetting criteria will be required. Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of Frazer Nash’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. Frazer-Nash will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Responsibilities

Manage the development and assurance of high-integrity, safety-critical systems while providing systems engineering leadership across complex projects. Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions and contribute to business development efforts.