Defence Mechanical Engineer (Contract) – Hybrid, Bristol

Gold Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to join a major UK land combat vehicle programme. Location is primarily Bristol with 1 day on site and 1 day remote, starting ASAP. The role runs for an initial 9 months, with 4 days on site and one day remote work pattern.

Offer includes a rate of £45-50 per hour. You will provide mechanical expertise, resolve cross-project issues, and support engineering decisions and programme delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification Level 4 or above.
• Professional registration as EngTech or equivalent.
• Experience providing technical engineering advice and delivering outputs.
• Ability to gain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise.
• Identify, investigate and help resolve cross-project technical issues.
• Provide sound technical advice to support engineering decisions and programme delivery.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and integration issues across programme pillars.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Produce and contribute to successful engineering outputs and technical deliverables.
• Engage with a wide range of engineering, project and stakeholder teams.
• Support the integration and successful delivery of the programme.
• Where required, support trials activity at other locations.

Education

Engineering qualification Level 4 or above

EngTech registration or equivalent

Job description

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to join a major UK land combat vehicle programme. Location is primarily Bristol with 1 day on site and 1 day remote, starting ASAP. The role runs for an initial 9 months, with 4 days on site and one day remote work pattern.

Offer includes a rate of £45-50 per hour. You will provide mechanical expertise, resolve cross-project issues, and support engineering decisions and programme delivery within a multidisciplinary team.