QinetiQ

About the Company

QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.

We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Chief Engineer - Mission Systems IDT

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Engineer – Mission Systems – IDT Role Summary Provide strategic engineering leadership for the Mission Systems IDT in the UK Intelligence sector. Set the engineering vision, ensure delivery of technical excellence, manage cross‑disciplinary teams, and drive growth and innovation. Expectations - Deliver the IDT engineering strategy and objectives. - Lead and mentor technical teams on strategic projects. - Ensure all deliverables meet technical standards and process compliance. - Build senior‑level relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. - Support workforce development and make resourcing decisions. Key Responsibilities - Form and lead a multidisciplinary team of experts across the UK. - Guide technical direction for high‑impact projects and bids. - Provide technical assurance and ensure adherence to standards and procedures. - Foster collaboration with customers, partners, and colleagues at senior levels. - Champion Agile methodologies for large‑scale project delivery. - Support staff development and talent recruitment. Required Skills - Proven strategic engineering leadership across disciplines. - Expert subject‑matter knowledge with innovative, practical problem‑solving. - Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management. - Experience leading Agile projects at scale. - Team‑building and development capabilities. Required Education & Certifications - First degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent nationally recognised professional qualification. - Equivalent demonstrable experience is acceptable.

Great malvern, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

31-01-2026

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Service Transition Manager, Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Service Transition Manager – Fixed Term Contract Role Summary: Lead the transition of new or changed IT services into live operation, ensuring seamless delivery, governance, and risk management across multiple projects within a large, multi-stakeholder environment. Expectations: - Execute full project lifecycle from initiation to handover. - Maintain high service quality and minimize operational disruption. - Provide timely status updates, risk assessments, and governance oversight. Key Responsibilities: • Lead service design and transition activities across the complete project lifecycle. • Drive operational readiness, validate handover readiness, and ensure smooth transition into live services. • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and service owners to align service requirements. • Identify, mitigate, and manage risks to transition timelines and delivery. • Report on service readiness status, ensuring governance and quality standards are met. • Build and sustain stakeholder relationships to secure engagement and successful outcomes. Required Skills: • Proven experience managing complex IT service transitions in large or multi-stakeholder settings. • Strong knowledge of ITIL practices, especially Service Design and Service Transition. • Expertise in operational readiness, handover processes, and early life support. • Skilled in stakeholder management, engagement, and communication across technical and business teams. • Proficiency in reporting, governance, and risk management within service transition activities. Required Education & Certifications: • ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4). • Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Farnborough, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-03-2026