SAP Principal Systems Engineer

SAP Principal Systems Engineer

Day Rate: £550 Inside IR35
Location: Birmingham (preferred) | London or Salford with travel to Birmingham
Contract: 6 months
Hybrid: 1-2 days per week onsite
Hours: Monday-Friday, 35 hours

About the Organisation

Join a major enterprise-level organisation operating at the forefront of media and technology innovation. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale transformation within a complex environment, working on high-profile HR systems change programmes that support thousands of users.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced SAP Principal Systems Engineer to lead on the planning, design, integration, testing and delivery of critical SAP HR systems. You'll play a key role in a significant HR transformation programme, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless technical delivery.

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and brings deep SAP expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering life cycle across planning, design, development, integration, commissioning and testing of enterprise SAP systems.
• Take a senior role in HR change management initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business needs and architectural standards.
• Provide expert technical consultancy across multiple projects, shaping solutions and supporting decision-making.
• Drive improvements across systems and processes, contributing to long-term technical roadmaps.
• Oversee SIT and UAT activities from a principal engineering perspective.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and partners, including large-scale delivery partners.
• Produce, review and approve technical documentation.
• Support the introduction of emerging technologies and lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical direction and leadership.

Essential Experience

• Proven background as a Principal Systems Engineer within large, complex environments.
• Strong experience working on HR transformation/change programmes.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with SAP Fiori, SAP HCM and ECC .
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering, testing, monitoring and operational handover.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Experience leading cross-departmental engineering teams.
• Ability to translate business and user requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

If this role is of interest, please email me at (see below)