Quast Ltd
AJAX Safety Engineer - In-Service Pillar
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Rate: Up to £550/day
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid working:
- 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: 15th July 2026 at 11:00
Contract dates: ASAP to 31/03/2027
Overview
Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support the In-Service Pillar within the AJAX Programme.
Team Context
The AJAX Programme sits within the National Armaments Director Group (NAD). Delivered on behalf of DG Material under the purview of Director Land Environment as part of the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio. The AJAX team comprises several pillars representing different stages of the project lifecycle. This role sits within the In-Service Pillar, which is responsible for all engineering and support activity for the in-service fleet. The role provides safety engineering support to the Pillar Lead, ensuring safety processes and compliance are followed and that key documentation is produced to enable successful programme delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate safety-related activity
- Deliverable: Production of In-Service Safety documentation on behalf of the Senior Safety Responsible.
- Collaborate with the safety function
- Deliverable: Ensure In-Service activity aligns with overall safety policies and risk management strategies.
- Support In-Service Safety Engineering activities
- 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 In-Service activity and the impact of 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 In-Service activity.
- Contribute to safety audits, reviews and reporting
- Deliverable: Participate as necessary in audits, reviews and safety reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance
- Deliverable: Adhere to relevant safety regulations, standards and organisational policies.
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Essential Skills
- Professionally registered as a minimum as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Proven experience providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful safety systems.
Desirable Skills
- Formal safety qualification and/or training.
- Experience within an Engineering In-Service 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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