Safety Engineer - AJAX Demonstration Pillar

Quast Ltd; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Quast Ltd is seeking a Demonstration Safety Engineer to support the AJAX Programme. The role focuses on ensuring safety processes, producing safety documentation, and enabling Demonstration program delivery across sites in Bristol, Merthyr Tydfil, and home working.

You will manage safety-related activity, collaborate with safety functions, review design modifications for safety implications, and maintain records of concessions and approvals.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be professionally registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
• Experience in providing technical advice and leading safety systems delivery.
• Current SC clearance for the duration of the requirement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Demonstration safety-related activity and produce trials safety documentation.
• Collaborate with safety function to align with policies and risk management.
• Review safety implications of design modifications and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with engineering and project teams to resolve safety issues promptly.
• Maintain records of concessions, safety assessments and approvals.
• Assist in development and implementation of safety procedures for trials and design changes.
• Contribute to safety audits, reviews and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Safety engineering

Technical advice

Safety processes

Documentation

Risk management

Education

IEng registration

Tools

Safety documentation

Safety audits

Job description

Location: Hybrid - MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol (3 days/week), General Dynamics, Merthyr Tydfil (1 day/week), and home working (1 day/week)

Rate: Up to £570/day (Inside IR35)

Duration: ASAP to 31 March 2027

Deadline for Applications: 4 November 2026 at 3pm (UK time)

Clearance: Current SC clearance for the duration of the requirement is essential. UK Nationals only.

Overview

The AJAX Programme sits within the National Armaments Director Group (NAD). It is delivered on behalf of DG Material (3*), under the purview of Director Land Environment (2*), and delivered as part of the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio (1*).

The AJAX team comprises several pillars, each representing a stage in the project lifecycle. The Demonstration Pillar is responsible for trials and design development activity.

The role is to provide safety engineering support to the Pillar lead in managing Demonstration activities. The role will ensure that safety processes and compliance are followed, and that key documentation is produced to enable Demonstration program delivery.

Key Tasks and Deliverables

• Manage and coordinate Demonstration safety-related activity Production of Trials Safety documentation on behalf of the Senior Safety Responsible.
• Collaborate with safety function Ensure Demonstration activity aligns with overall safety policies and risk management strategies.
• Support design modification activities Review safety implications and provide engineering input to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
• Liaise with engineering and project teams Facilitate timely resolution of safety issues related demonstration activity and design change.
• Maintain accurate records Keep records of concessions, safety assessments, and approvals up to date.
• Assist in development and implementation of safety procedures Support creation and application of safety procedures and best practices related to Trials and Design change activity.
• Contribute to safety audits, reviews, and reporting Participate as necessary in audits, reviews, and safety reporting.
• Ensure compliance Adhere to relevant safety regulations, standards, and organisational policies.

Essential Experience

• As a minimum be professionally registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
• Proven experience in providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful safety systems.

Desirable Experience

• A formal safety qualification and/or training.
• Experience within an Engineering Production Environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience managing engineering safety activity within a Defence Major Program (GMPP/CAT A) is desirable.

Other Information

Candidates must hold current SC clearance for the duration of the requirement and be able to confirm the organisation that currently holds their clearance.