Mechanical & Automotive Lead - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site Bristol

Contract until 31 Mar 2027

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking a Mechanical & Automotive Lead for a pivotal defence project based in Bristol. The role focuses on verification, validation, safety engineering, and hazard management of advanced land vehicle systems, including the RCH155 Howitzer.

Candidates with SC clearance and experience on military vehicles are encouraged. The role offers a flexible hybrid model with two onsite days weekly and an initial contract until 31 March 2027, with a day rate up to £600 ex VAT inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Hazard identification and risk analysis in complex systems.
• Experience managing risk reduction measures and non-conformances.
• Background in system testing, validation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse technical hazards and project risks, supporting risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve contractor technical data, ensuring compliance and managing issues through to closure.
• Support legalisation assessments, technical assurance, and manage non-conformances.
• Oversee system testing, verification, validation, and evaluation processes.
• Participate in assurance activities, audits, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to safety panels and hazard log working groups, supporting safety assurance.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Risk management

Testing & validation

Audits & reviews

Documentation review

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Professional accreditation

Tools

Technical assurance

Job description

This contract position is dedicated to the Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) project, a top priority initiative for the UK MOD. You'll work in a collaborative environment supporting the development and integration of next-generation land vehicle systems, specifically focusing on verification, validation, safety engineering, and hazard management of military artillery platforms, including the RCH155 Howitzer.

• Identify and analyse technical hazards and project risks, supporting risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve contractor technical data, ensuring compliance and managing issues through to closure.
• Support legalisation assessments, technical assurance, and manage non-conformances.
• Oversee system testing, verification, validation, and evaluation processes.
• Participate in assurance activities, audits, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to safety panels and hazard log working groups, supporting safety assurance.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven ability in hazard identification and risk analysis in complex systems.
• Experience managing risk reduction measures and technical non-conformances.
• Strong background in system testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Experience in engineering assurance, audits, and technical reviews.
• Ability to review and author technical documentation and oversee safety processes.

Desirable: Knowledge or previous experience working on military land vehicles and associated systems, with an understanding of hazards, safety case development, and system integration. Additionally, applicants should ideally be professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or hold equivalent recognised accreditation.

Why consider this role?

This is a significant opportunity to contribute to a high-profile defence project, working on cutting-edge military vehicle systems. You'll join a supportive team and work in an environment committed to safety, innovation, and national security. If you're an SC cleared professional with the right expertise and this chance aligns with your career goals, we look forward to hearing from you.

At Evodia Limited, we're here to support you through every step of your journey, ensuring you find roles that match your skills and ambitions.

Evodia is proud to partner with a leading defence client to source a highly skilled Mechanical & Automotive Lead for a pivotal project based in Bristol. If you hold SC clearance and have experience with military land vehicles, this role could be an excellent match for your expertise.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, requiring just two days onsite in Bristol each week, with an initial contract until 31 March 2027. The role's day rate is up to £600 (ex VAT), inside IR35, reflecting the seniority and specialist nature of the work.

Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)