Our defence sector client is currently recruiting SC cleared Mechanical Engineers and SC Cleared Electronic Engineers for initial 6-month contracts.

The role will be supporting the Surface Ships Domain.

The contracts offer a hybrid working arrangement of 2-3 days onsite per week in Bristol and the remainder working from home.

KEY TASKS

• Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives, including managing the acquisition safety aspects.
• Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks.
• Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition lifecycle stage of one or more project, programme, service, or system.
• Monitor and implement governance and assurance policies to ensure the ‘safe & professional’ status of the area led.
• Lead the development of requirements related to own area of specialism, including acceptance plans, performance criteria, and draft specifications.
• Interface with industry as the intelligent customer, both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks.
• Likely to hold Safety Responsibilities (SR).

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Member of a relevant Professional Engineering/Science Institute or equivalent body.
• Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
• Wide-ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches.