Air Safety & Airworthiness Engineer - SC Cleared

Evodia; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence contractor is seeking an experienced Air Safety & Airworthiness Engineer for a contract role based in Bristol. The successful candidate will engage in assurance activities, conduct safety risk assessments, and provide strategic technical advice on complex projects. This position requires 3 to 4 days onsite per week and offers a day rate of up to £770. Applicants must have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in safety and compliance assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Airworthiness Engineer with focus on safety and compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory publications.
• Ability to lead complex projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance activities on airworthiness artefacts.
• Conduct safety risk assessments.
• Provide expert technical advice at a senior level.

Skills

Airworthiness assurance

Safety risk assessments

Technical advice

Compliance assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you an experienced Air Safety & Airworthiness Engineer looking for an exciting contract role with the opportunity for hybrid working? Evodia Limited is pleased to partner with a leading client in the Defence sector to find a talented professional for this key position. Our client is seeking a dedicated Air Safety & Airworthiness Engineer to support their Bristol-based team, with a requirement to be onsite for 3 to 4 days per week. This contract is initially until 31st March 2026, with potential to extend into 2029.

Due to the timescales involved, the successful candidate will be required to hold a valid SC security clearance.

What you'll be doing

• Lead assurance activities on airworthiness artefacts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and review MAA Regulatory Publications to support safety and airworthiness claims.
• Prepare and present approval recommendations to 2* or 1* authorities.
• Provide expert technical advice at a senior level, leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes across multidisciplinary projects.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, delivering high standards of integrity and professionalism throughout.

What we're looking for

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, with relevant membership of a recognised Professional Engineering or Science Institute.
• Level 6 qualification (or higher) in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an Airworthiness Engineer, with a focus on Safety, Airworthiness, and compliance assessment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory publications, safety risk assessments, and airworthiness assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic technical advice and lead complex projects successfully.

Details

• Location: Bristol, requiring 3 to 4 days onsite per week
• Contract Duration: Until 31/03/2026, with scope for extension until 2029.
• Day Rate: Up to £770 per day (inside IR35).
• Standard Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day.

At Evodia Limited, we are committed to transparency and supporting you throughout the recruitment process. If your skills and experience match what we're seeking, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career by applying today. We look forward to supporting you on your journey into this vital role.