At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inspections of dangerous goods tanks and provide regulatory guidance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Civil Service team in Leatherhead.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working options and great career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety regulations while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering knowledge and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35663 - 41710 £ per year.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 18th August 2026
Location
Leatherhead (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
In addition to your basic salary of £35,663-£41,710, this role attracts a non-pensionable £3,500 annual allowance in recognition of the requirement for professional engineering and/or relevant professional occupational experience.
After 3-years in the HEO post, the allowance will be increased to £7,000 per annum to reflect experience gained in the role.
If you work part time, these payments will be pro-rated.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The role of the Dangerous Goods Engineer is primarily to manage and support inspection bodies appointed to inspect dangerous goods tanks and pressure receptacles.
This could include providing regulatory interpretations, disseminating guidance, and organising industry liaison meetings.
We are seeking an individual with strong engineering knowledge and practical experience, as these will be essential for interpreting and applying relevant regulations.
The role requires good organisational skills to manage a diverse workload, along with a high level of attention to detail to ensure accurate handling of data.
Strong communication skills are also important, enabling effective engagement with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and the public.
The ability to tailor communication to different audiences will be crucial.
The Dangerous Goods Office is currently modernising its work processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and deliver better value for money.
The postholder will be expected to actively contribute to this improvement initiative and will have the chance to influence the way in which the office operates in future.
- Top Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the regulatory framework for dangerous goods and a detailed knowledge of the regulatory provisions for tanks and pressure equipment
- Become familiar with the administrative process for appointing inspection bodies (AIBs), ultimately taking responsibility for this workstream
- Answer dangerous goods enquiries from industry and the public in a concise, accurate and timely manner
- Review UKAS accreditation visit reports and bring any significant non-compliance to the attention of your colleagues as appropriate
- Monitor AIB activity on the Df T/VCA tank certification database and periodically audit selected work
For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
- To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Excellent communication skills using a variety of media as appropriate (verbal, written and in-person)
- Experience of either dangerous goods regulations or tanks (e. g., pressure vessels), and/or familiarity with related legislation
- The ability to comprehend, absorb and retain significant amounts of regulatory and technical detail
- Practical experience in the application of engineering test requirements
- Strong attention to detail when checking documentation and accuracy in data entry
- Ability to answer enquiries effectively, ensuring that sound advice and accurate information is given in a timely manner.
- Customer focused, with the ability to understand and respond to the needs and expectations of both external and internal stakeholders.
- Good IT skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe
- This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 18th August 2026
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Dangerous Goods Engineer in Leatherhead employer: Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise in talent acquisition can make a significant impact in the automotive sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package including a pension contribution and annual leave, VCA fosters a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) Recruitment Team
