Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME) Advisor - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking a WOME Advisor in the defence sector, based in Bristol, with a role combining on-site presence and remote work. The position requires active SC clearance and involves occasional international deployments, docking support, and platform safety reviews.

The role emphasizes WOME experience, engineering leadership, and stakeholder engagement across industry and international settings, with a contract position through 31 March 2027 and potential extension.

Qualifications

• WOME experience in defence environment.
• Engineering management and stakeholder engagement across industry and international settings.
• Engineering qualification at HNC level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide WOME support to Platform Authority (PA) and H&P teams.
• Assist on onboard explosive management activities.
• Manage Class Explosive Safety Case and Hazard Logs for MAP 01-103 compliance.
• Support Naval Authority Certification per DSA02.OME and DSA03. DMR standards.
• Assist installation, inspection and certification of weapons systems.
• Collaborate with Naval Authorities and contractors on explosive modelling and analyses.
• Participate in platform safety reviews as PA OME representative.
• Support life-cycle stages of H&P units during docking, ops and deployments.

Skills

WOME management

Engineering management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC+)

Job description

Are you aWeapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME) Engineerlooking for your next opportunity within the defence sector? Evodia Limited is working with a leading defence client to find aWOME Advisor based in Bristol, offering an engaging role until 31 March 2027, with the potential for contract extension.

This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience inWOME management along with engineering management and stakeholder engagement experience across both industry and international environments. The role combines site presence with remote work, requiring one day onsite per week and periodic visits to platforms undergoing dockings—up to twice a month.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Bristol, with flexible remote working
• Contract: Until 31/03/2027, with scope for extension
• Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required
• Day Rate: Up to £440 (excluding VAT)

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Providing WOME support to the Hydrographic and Patrol (H&P) Platform Authority (PA)
• Assisting ship staff with onboard explosive management activities
• Managing Class Explosive Safety Case and Hazard Logs to demonstrate compliance with MAP 01-103
• Supporting Naval Authority Certification processes in line with DSA02.OME and DSA03. DMR standards
• Supporting installation, inspection, and certification of various weapons systems
• Collaborating with Naval Authorities and contractors on explosive modelling and consequence analyses
• Participating in high-level platform and equipment safety reviews as a PA OME representative
• Supporting life-cycle stages of H&P units, including docking, operational support, and during global deployments

What We're Looking For:

• Robust WOME experience in a defence environment
• Proven engineering management and stakeholder engagement experience across industry and international settings

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Engineering qualification at HNC level or higher
• Professional registration such as EngTech or IEng
• Maritime or naval sector experience would be advantageous

Evodia Limited is acting as an employment business for this role, committed to a transparent and supportive recruitment process.