AJAX Safety Engineer - In-Service Pillar

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: 4th September 2026 at 12:00

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. 

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. 

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.