Job Title: Principal Consultant – Systems & Supportability Engineering

Location: Bristol (Flexible working options available)

Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance (minimum 5 years’ UK required)

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience: 10 years

The Opportunity

Copello is partnering with a trusted Copello Partner supporting major, highly regulated Government and Defence programmes. They are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead and grow their Systems & Supportability Engineering (S&SE) team.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, guide capability development, and deliver multi-disciplinary systems engineering support to some of the most complex Government programmes.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage the S&SE team, developing capability across Systems Engineering, MBSE, and Integrated Logistics Support.

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Set and implement strategy in collaboration with other departments to align with organisational goals.

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Deliver technical excellence across requirements management, architecture design, testing, and acceptance throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle.

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Provide technical assurance and guidance to ensure project quality and alignment with customer expectations.

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Support business growth by contributing to bids, proposals, and client engagement.

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Mentor and develop team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who has:

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Strong background in Systems Engineering within Defence or consultancy environments.

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Proven experience in Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Integrated Logistics Support, and Engineering Governance.

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Knowledge of UK MOD processes and the acquisition framework (e.g., URD, SRD, CONEMP/CONUSE, ITEAP, Business Cases).

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Experience with DOORS or Dimensions RM for requirements management.

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Understanding of complex System-of-Systems integration and performance management.

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Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure technical assurance across projects.

Desirable:

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Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related discipline.

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Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.

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Experience in MOD or defence-related projects.

Requirements

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British or dual

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Eligible for or already holding SC Security Clearance.

Benefits

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Flexible working arrangements

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Opportunities for professional development, training, and conferences

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Collaborative, mission-driven team environment