AJAX Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in systems safety and risk management within the defence sector? Evodia Limited is proud to partner with a leading defence client seeking a Contract AJAX Safety Engineer, SC cleared, to support critical projects based in Bristol. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring 1 to 2 days onsite per week, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work and life in the defence landscape.

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
What you will do

• Lead incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support continuous safety improvement.
• Participate in hazard working groups, reviewing safety cases and managing associated reports to uphold safety standards.
• Author and peer review technical risk reports, integrating findings into hazard logs and safety assessments.
• Manage safety issues raised by industry and joint forces, carrying out trend analysis to inform risk management strategies.
• Support safety case development by providing evidence and conducting safety assessments, ensuring reviews are thorough and compliant.
• Monitor mitigation plans such as modifications and change requests, ensuring safety targets are met and reflected accurately in BowTie and hazard logs.

Your background

• Demonstrable engineering experience with armoured platforms in the land environment, ideally with knowledge of Ajax systems.
• Proficient in eCassandra, BowTieXP, and hazard tracking tools.
• Solid understanding of systems safety and risk management principles.
• Qualified with a STEM-based qualification at RQF Level 4, and professionally registered as either an IEng, CEng, RSci, or CSci.
• Experience in safety case management and risk assessments related to military land systems and combat vehicles.
• SC clearance is essential at the point of application.

Desirable

• Experience specifically with the Ajax programme or similar land systems.

Additional Details

• Start ASAP, with a contract until 30/09/2026, with potential for long-term extension.
• Day rate: £420 to £570 (inside IR35).
• Standard working hours are 7.5 per day.
• Location: Bristol, with travel to sites across UK as needed.

If you're a confident Systems Safety Engineer ready to contribute to vital defence projects, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise within a collaborative environment that values integrity, transparency, and professionalism. xwzovoh We look forward to your application.