Safety Engineer - AJAX Demonstration Pillar

Quast Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Quast Ltd is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Demonstration Pillar of the AJAX Programme. The role requires current SC clearance for the duration and is based on a hybrid pattern with sites in Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil, plus home working.

The role focuses on producing safety documentation, coordinating safety-related activity, and ensuring compliance across design modification work and demonstrations. UK nationals only.

Qualifications

• SC clearance required for duration of the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety engineering support to the Pillar lead for Demonstration activities.
• Produce and maintain safety documentation to enable Demonstration program delivery.
• Collaborate with safety function to align Demonstration with safety policies and risk management.
• Review safety implications during design modification and provide input to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with engineering and project teams to resolve safety issues related to Demonstration work and design changes.
• Maintain records of concessions, safety assessments, and approvals up to date.

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 safe