At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety investigations and manage risk assessments for defence projects.
- Company: Evodia Limited, partnering with a leading defence client.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive day rate, and potential long-term contract.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Engineering experience with armoured platforms and SC clearance required.
Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in systems safety and risk management within the defence sector? Evodia Limited is proud to partner with a leading defence client seeking a Contract AJAX Safety Engineer, SC cleared, to support critical projects based in Bristol. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring 1 to 2 days onsite per week, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work and life in the defence landscape.
What you will do:
- Lead incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support continuous safety improvement.
- Participate in hazard working groups, reviewing safety cases and managing associated reports to uphold safety standards.
- Author and peer review technical risk reports, integrating findings into hazard logs and safety assessments.
- Manage safety issues raised by industry and joint forces, carrying out trend analysis to inform risk management strategies.
- Support safety case development by providing evidence and conducting safety assessments, ensuring reviews are thorough and compliant.
- Monitor mitigation plans such as modifications and change requests, ensuring safety targets are met and reflected accurately in BowTie and hazard logs.
Your background:
- Demonstrable engineering experience with armoured platforms in the land environment, ideally with knowledge of Ajax systems.
- Proficient in eCassandra, BowTieXP, and hazard tracking tools.
- Solid understanding of systems safety and risk management principles.
- Qualified with a STEM-based qualification at RQF Level 4, and professionally registered as either an IEng, CEng, RSci, or CSci.
- Experience in safety case management and risk assessments related to military land systems and combat vehicles.
- SC clearance is essential at the point of application.
Desirable:
- Experience specifically with the Ajax programme or similar land systems.
Additional Details:
- Start ASAP, with a contract until 30/09/2026, with potential for long-term extension.
- Day rate: £420 to £570 (inside IR35).
- Standard working hours are 7.5 per day.
- Location: Bristol, with travel to sites across UK as needed.
If you're a confident Systems Safety Engineer ready to contribute to vital defence projects, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise within a collaborative environment that values integrity, transparency, and professionalism. We look forward to your application.
Locations
AJAX Safety Engineer - SC cleared in Bath, Somerset employer: Evodia Limited
Evodia Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working in Bristol, employees can enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to critical defence projects. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and integrity, providing opportunities for continuous learning and development in the specialised field of systems safety and risk management.
