AJAX Safety Engineer - Demonstration 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: 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 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. Support design modification 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 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. 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 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.