Head of Simulation

ITI Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading simulation consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Simulation to lead a team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians. The role involves managing technical projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving innovations in the simulation space. This position requires proven leadership and expertise with simulation platforms, along with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in STEM or Engineering and experience in delivering complex simulation projects.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Payment of professional membership fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a growing team of Simulation Consultants.
• Act as a mentor and technical authority for team members.
• Build a culture of openness, accountability, and innovation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hands-on expertise with simulation platforms

Simulation project delivery

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Honours degree in a relevant STEM or Engineering discipline

Tools

FlexSim

AnyLogic

PlantSim

Witness

Simul8

Job description

Talent Acquisition Coordinator at ITI Group

About the job: 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.

Summary of role and 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 still 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 in partnership 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 the highest 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

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

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who, Will Deliver what we promise; Will demand the highest levels of Safety and Security; Will apply Technical Mastery; Is committed to Continual Learning; Will challenge the norm to make a difference through Innovation.

What we can offer you

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

We offer a range of benefits to attract and retain talent, including:

• 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
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras – Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

Eligibility

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

Equality

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

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