At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage safety activities and ensure compliance for the AJAX Programme's Demonstration Pillar.
- Company: Join a leading defence organisation with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in safety engineering and a formal safety qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- 3 days per week on site at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol
- 1 day per week on site at General Dynamics, Merthyr Tydfil
- 1 day per week working from home
Closing date
Contract dates
- Overview
- Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking an experienced
- Safety Engineer to support the
Demonstration Pillar within the AJAX Programme.
- Team Context
- The AJAX Programme forms part of the National Armaments Director Group (NAD).
- Delivered on behalf of DG Material under the purview of Director Land Environment as part the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio.
- The AJAX team is organised into several pillars representing different stages of the project lifecycle.
- The Demonstration Pillar is responsible for trials and design development activities.
- This role supports the Pillar Lead in managing Demonstration activities and ensuring safety compliance throughout programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate Demonstration safety-related activity
- Deliverable: Production of Trials Safety documentation on behalf of the Senior Safety Responsible.
- Collaborate with the safety function
- Deliverable: Ensure Demonstration activity aligns with overall safety policies and risk management strategies.
- Deliverable: Review safety implications and provide engineering input to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
- Liaise with engineering and project teams
- Deliverable: Facilitate timely resolution of safety issues relating to Demonstration activity and design change.
- Maintain accurate records
- Deliverable: Keep records of concessions, safety assessments and approvals up to date.
- Assist in the development and implementation of safety procedures
- Deliverable: Support creation and application of safety procedures and best practices relating to Trials and Design Change activities.
- Contribute to safety audits, reviews and reporting
- Deliverable: Participate in audits, reviews and safety reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance
- Deliverable: Adhere to relevant safety regulations, standards and organisational policies.
- Professionally registered as a minimum as an
Incorporated Engineer (IEng) .
- Proven experience providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful safety systems.
- Formal safety qualification and/or training.
- Experience within an Engineering Production Environment.
- Experience managing engineering safety activity within a Defence Major Programme (GMPP/CAT A).
- Additional Information
• Hybrid working arrangement
- 3 days per week at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.
- 1 day per week at General Dynamics, Merthyr Tydfil.
- 1 day per week working from home.
- UK nationals only.
- SC Clearance required.
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Ajax Safety Engineer - Demonstration Pillar employer: Quast Ltd
As a leading defence organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while still encouraging team engagement in our Bristol office, where employees can benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive environment. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference, all while enjoying competitive rates and a commitment to your growth.
We think you need these skills to ace Ajax Safety Engineer - Demonstration Pillar
Safety Engineering
Risk Management
Safety Compliance
Technical Advice
Safety Documentation Production
Collaboration with Safety Functions
Engineering Input for Safety
