Head of Simulation

ITI Group; Alcester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading simulation consultancy in the UK is seeking a Head of Simulation to join their team in Alcester. This role requires an experienced leader to manage a team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians while driving project delivery across various industries. The successful candidate will balance technical expertise with people management skills, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Benefits include generous leave, flexible working hours, and private health insurance. Candidates must meet National Security Vetting eligibility criteria.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a simulation or digital-twin consultancy or team.
• Hands-on expertise with leading simulation platforms.
• Strong track record of simulation project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a growing team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians.
• Mentor and provide technical authority for project guidance.
• Set technical standards and ensure quality delivery of projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Expertise in simulation platforms (FlexSim preferred)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Honours degree in a relevant STEM or Engineering discipline

Tools

FlexSim

AnyLogic

PlantSim

Witness

Simul8

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Head of Simulation to join our team. In this role, you'll be a hands-on leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership to grow ITI’s simulation capability and deliver real client impact. You’ll lead a team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians developing advanced discrete event simulation, digital twin, and data-driven solutions across industries including manufacturing, energy, nuclear, and industrial operations. As Head of Simulation, you’ll shape the strategic direction of the function while remaining close to delivery, balancing technical excellence, team development, and client outcomes to ensure ITI Group remains a trusted partner in helping clients optimise performance, manage complexity, and make better decisions through simulation.

You will

The role sits within ITI Group, a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. ITI Group develops and integrates digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors, advancing safe, secure and sustainable operations through innovative technology. You will join a practical, insightful and dynamic team committed to working in partnership with colleagues, leaders and customers to deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and manage a growing team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians, setting clear expectations, maintaining high morale, and ensuring quality delivery.
• Act as a mentor and technical authority, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and direction while contributing directly to selected projects.
• Conduct regular 1-to-1s and performance reviews, identify development needs, and maintain a clear succession and growth plan for the team.
• Build a culture of openness, accountability, and innovation where technical excellence and commercial focus go hand in hand.
• Recruit and onboard new talent to meet future growth and capability needs.
• Personally lead or contribute to key client projects, particularly where high technical complexity, strategic value, or stakeholder visibility is involved.
• Set the technical standard for the team through examples, demonstrating best practice modelling, documentation, validation, and communication.
• Work with the Business Unit Director to develop a workable three-month resource plan for upcoming projects and opportunities.
• Support pre-sales and proof-of-concept builds that showcase ITI’s expertise and drive new client engagements.
• Oversee the delivery portfolio, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope and budget, and to high professional standards.
• Act as senior technical and strategic advisor to clients, shaping engagements and translating technical results into clear business value.
• Contribute to thought leadership, authoring blogs, presenting at conferences, and developing materials that showcase ITI’s simulation capability.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols.
• Line management and functional responsibility for assigned team.

Summary Of Requirements

Experience And Knowledge

• Proven leadership experience within a simulation or digital-twin consultancy or team.
• Hands-on expertise with one or more leading simulation platforms (FlexSim preferred; AnyLogic, PlantSim, Witness, Simul8, etc.).
• Strong track record of simulation project delivery and client engagement.
• Honours degree in a relevant STEM or Engineering discipline.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to balance people leadership with personal project delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to link technical work to client outcomes and profitability.

Values and What We Offer

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who will:

• Deliver what we promise
• Safety and Security at the highest levels
• Technical Mastery
• Continual Learning
• Collaboratively work
• Innovation to challenge the norm and make a difference

What We Can Offer You

Inspire and innovate with us; ITI Group offers a place where you can shine. Find out more about what we can offer by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a GP, confidential advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

Candidates should note that to be considered for this role, they must meet the eligibility criteria for National Security Vetting (NSV). Employment is conditional upon successfully obtaining this clearance during probation.

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.

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