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# Senior Systems Consultant (Intelligent Infrastructure)

- **Company:** WSP
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Digital Technology, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840601131-senior-systems-consultant-intelligent-infrastructure

## About the Role

* A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
 * Domain knowledge in a relevant industry, such as transportation, operational technology, business IT, software or engineering consultancy.
 * Experience applying systems thinking and assurance practices, such as requirements management, hazard analysis, verification and validation.
 * Experience leading systems assurance activities on sizeable projects and programmes, including client-facing delivery and stakeholder engagement.
 * Proficiency against the INCOSE Systems Engineering Competency Framework.
 * A passion for future technology.

Desirable But Not Essential Experience

 * Experience within highly regulated environments such as defence, nuclear or similar.

## Description

We're growing our Intelligent Infrastructure - Systems capability to meet the rising demand for our digital systems engineering team. We work predominantly in the UK roads sector, with exciting opportunities in the USA and Australia, and diversification into defence and security, energy, and national government sectors. We're looking for a Senior Systems Consultant to help us deliver high-impact programmes for transport clients throughout the UK and overseas. You will be part of a team that uses a tailored blend of lifecycle, service and business change delivery methods to provide high quality systems engineering consultancy to predominantly government clients., * Provide systems engineering and assurance consultancy to the design, integration and operation of complex control room environments, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant and deliverable throughout the full lifecycle.

 * Lead the development of strategic advice, technical specifications, solution architecture and test assurance for complex systems programmes.
 * Articulate the benefits of a systems engineering approach to both internal and external stakeholders.
 * Apply thought leadership and build strong relationships with clients and suppliers, collaborating across disciplines and supply chains to address technical and operational challenges.
 * Balance systematic processes with flexible systems thinking, adapting to project needs.
 * Work independently in client-facing environments, defining project requirements and employing a strong problem-solving mindset to navigate ambiguity.


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