Tanya serves as a Systems Engineering Lead within Bechtel’s UK business. Based in London, she brings over two decades of engineering and systems experience across the rail, nuclear, defence, and energy sectors. In her current role, Tanya is responsible for setting the technical direction for systems engineering delivery, defining scope for multidisciplinary teams, and leading the rollout of a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. Her work integrates systems assurance, safety case development, and regulatory engagement to deliver cohesive end‑to‑end assurance solutions.
Throughout her career, Tanya has specialised in systems integration and assurance across the full project lifecycle, from early concept development through to entry into service and end‑of‑life considerations. She has held senior technical and leadership roles on major infrastructure programmes including HS2, East West Railway, Crossrail, and defence and nuclear projects. Tanya has a strong track record of helping organisations embed systems engineering ways of working and introduce MBSE, enabling more holistic delivery and improved stakeholder alignment.
Originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer, Tanya holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. She is also a Certified Systems Engineering Practitioner (INCOSE). Tanya is passionate about supporting the successful integration of complex systems, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring that technical, operational, and assurance considerations are aligned to achieve successful programme outcomes.