Graduate Regulatory Engineer: Shape Vehicle Standards & Compliance

Vehicle Certification Agency; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) invites applications for a Graduate Regulatory Engineer. Over two years you will rotate through vehicle regulation, certification and compliance, with on-the-job learning and placements across VCA and potentially DfT partners.

After training you’ll move into a substantive Higher Executive Officer role in the Automated Vehicle Technologies Group, contributing to GB and international legislation, regulation interpretation, and vehicle system approvals, with

Qualifications

• Engineering/Science degree or equivalent
• Interest in vehicle regulation and compliance
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas

Responsibilities

• Work towards CEng or IEng by engaging with the IMechE MPDS or IET Career Manager frameworks
• Produce quarterly and annual development reports and ensure these are approved and submitted on time
• Maintain disciplined record- keeping, tracking objectives, evidence, and progress
• Develop and support expert technical knowledge in vehicle systems, components, and associated technology
• Follow agency procedures and quality requirements
• Work to support and update GB national regulations to ensure vehicles stay safe, secure and environmentally friendly throughout their lifetime
• Engagement with mentor and line Manager by attending regular meetings to review your goals, report progress, and set development goals
• Objective setting and self-management
• Support technical compliance review activities undertaken by the Automated Vehicle Technologies Group
• Support regulatory development and interpretation activities for both GB and International legislation technical legislation

Job description

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) invites applications for a Graduate Regulatory Engineer. Over two years you will rotate through vehicle regulation, certification and compliance, with on-the-job learning and placements across VCA and potentially DfT partners.

After training you’ll move into a substantive Higher Executive Officer role in the Automated Vehicle Technologies Group, contributing to GB and international legislation, regulation interpretation, and vehicle system approvals, with