Junior Aerospace Assurance & Certification Consultant

KBR Careers; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Junior Aerospace Assurance & Certification Consultant in the UK. The role focuses on development and delivery of aviation certification and safety assurance services for MoD and civil aviation, with a portfolio of projects across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, crewed and uncrewed air systems.

The candidate should have a well-rounded aerospace engineering background, be an Incorporated Engineer or on track, and possess experience in certification, safety and systems

Qualifications

• Essential: Aerospace engineering background across multiple disciplines
• Essential: Supervised practitioner in type or continuing airworthiness
• Essential: Incorporated Engineer (or working towards) with RAeS/IMechE/IET
• Essential: Experience in Systems Engineering in aerospace environment
• Essential: Knowledge of EASA CS or MAC-P/Def Stan 00-970
• Desirable: First degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Desirable: Experience in Delivery Team or Defence Frontline Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical delivery within programmes under guidance of a senior consultant
• Develop portfolio of project deliveries and mentor junior engineers
• Support pre-employment screening and clearance processes

Job description

Title: Junior Aerospace Assurance & Certification Consultant Salary range: £38,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience Location: Burton or Bristol but any FNC Office in the UK Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home Closing date Friday 23rd October 2026, but early application encouraged.

Frazer-Nash provides Aviation Certification and safety assurance services to the UK Military Defence sector and we are looking for an experienced certification senior engineer or consultant to support in the development and delivery of this service. In addition, the successful candidate will provide engineering skills to our large team of multi-discipline aerospace engineers across a variety of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, both crewed and uncrewed air systems. Our Safety Assurance team aims to support our clients in providing the UK with airworthy, safe, sustainable military capability through the application of a systems engineering and engineering technical services across the MoD in the aerospace domain, and into other domains. Our clients look for support in initial platform type certification and type airworthiness, continuing airworthiness and technical delivery of projects. This would suit an engineer with previous experience working within National Armaments Group / Defence Equipment & Support Delivery Teams or Front-Line delivery of air systems or commodity equipment. Civil experience in certification will also be welcomed. The role represents an opportunity to join an expanding team to both support and lead technical delivery on projects across the aerospace spectrum within Defence. You will develop a portfolio of project deliveries, hone your consultancy skills and help develop more junior engineers and graduates. As part of Frazer-Nash, you may also have opportunities to work outside defence aerospace or gain civil experience to widen your skillset further.

Essential Requirements

You will be expected to: Have sound engineering experience across multiple disciplines Lead on technical delivery within programmes under the guidance of a more senior consultant To support these responsibilities, we are looking for an individual with a well-rounded aerospace engineering background who: Is a supervised practitioner in type or continuing airworthiness Has experience of working in engineering teams as either a senior NCO or engineering officer or civilian equivalent Is at least Incorporated Engineer (with RAeS, IMechE or IET) or working towards it Has demonstrable technical experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment, in the aerospace industry, including: Safety work within a Platform Delivery Team or similar Certification requirements and compliance; Working with EASA CS or Military MAC-P / Def Stan 00-970 Certification Specifications Requirements management; Safety and assurance; Test and acceptance. Shows a clear customer-focused attitude Demonstrates an understanding of the different air safety aspects of an air systems life cycle.

Desirable Requirements

Holds a first degree in a relevant engineering discipline Experience working within a Delivery Team or Defence Equipment & Support Frontline Engineering Experience on a Squadron or similar Has previous/current experience as an engineering consultant Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days. A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture. Happy to talk flexible working Enhanced parental benefits Company pension scheme Targeted professional development Life assurance Private healthcare membership Bonus scheme linked into company performance Paid membership fees to a professional institution Support in attaining professional membership Cycle to work scheme Season rail ticket loan And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport.

At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world.

We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver value and success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered.