SC Cleared Transformation Lead (MBSE) | Digital Engineering |

SC Cleared Transformation Lead (MBSE) | Digital Engineering | Up to £900 per day Inside IR35

We’re seeking an experienced SC Cleared Transformation Lead to drive a large-scale Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) transformation across a major Digital Engineering organisation.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on defining and delivering the engineering transformation vision, establishing the future operating model, methodologies and toolchain, and leading organisational adoption across the engineering community. We are specifically looking for someone who has successfully delivered MBSE transformation at scale within a complex engineering environment. This is not a tooling specialist position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) transformation across the Digital Engineering function.
• Define and execute the transformation strategy, roadmap and adoption plan.
• Establish the future-state engineering methodology, standards, governance and best practices.
• Shape and evolve the Digital Engineering toolchain strategy to support enterprise-wide MBSE adoption.
• Drive organisational change across engineering teams, ensuring successful adoption of new engineering practices and ways of working.
• Engage and influence senior engineering, programme and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and commitment.
• Build capability across the engineering community through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
• Develop and manage transformation metrics, outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between engineering practices, programme delivery and business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on Digital Engineering and MBSE transformation strategy.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) transformation programmes within large, complex engineering organisations.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering engineering transformation initiatives at scale.
• Strong understanding of Digital Engineering principles, systems engineering methodologies and organisational change.
• Experience defining engineering operating models, governance frameworks, methodologies and toolchain strategies.
• Ability to lead large-scale change across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and executive audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication and leadership capabilities.
• Experience working within complex, highly regulated engineering environments.
• Previous experience within Defence, Aerospace, National Security, Government or similarly regulated sectors is highly desirable.
• Consultancy experience leading major transformation programmes is advantageous.

Security Requirements

• Active SC Security Clearance is essential.
• UK Sole National is essential.

Contract Details

• Rate: Up to £900 per day
• Duration: Initial 6-month contract
• Engagement: Inside IR35
• Location: Reading (2 days per week onsite)

This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a strategically critical Digital Engineering transformation, shaping engineering capability, methods and culture across a large-scale organisation while delivering lasting business and engineering outcomes.