# AJAX Mechanical Engineer

> Quast Ltd · Stoke Gifford, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-07-10

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Rate:** Up to £550/day

**IR35 status:** Inside IR35

**Location:** Hybrid (Office Address – Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH)

**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 **Mechanical Engineer** to support the **Operational Environment, Deploy and Mobility** technical domains 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 individual will report to the **AJAX Engineering Lead** as their Task Manager.
-   The individual may also be tasked by the **Demonstration** and **In-Service Leads** within the team. 

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Provide engineering support across three core technical domains:

-   **Operational Environment**, including collective protection, environmental control, heating systems and habitability.
-   **Deployment**, including rail, air and sea transportation, tie-down schemes and related logistical engineering issues.
-   **Mobility**, including running gear, suspension, tracks and vehicle performance.

-   Work closely with the prime contractor to ensure and assure the resolution of domain-related issues and concerns.
-   Work with the Safety Team to raise and manage emerging issues.
-   Provide SME support to the In-Service Team to resolve domain-related issues.
-   Support related trials activity and undertake occasional visits to contractor sites.
-   Undertake other discrete tasks related to the technical domains as required.
-   Work towards:

-   Closure of all domain-related System Requirements within the Demonstration Phase of the programme.
-   Management of outstanding domain issues by IOC, with in-service solutions and management plans provided to the In-Service Team. 

**Desirable Skills**

-   Previous AJAX programme experience.
-   Familiarity with AJAX vehicles and/or armoured vehicles. 

**Additional Information**

-   Hybrid working based at **MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol**.
-   Ability to support related trials activity and occasional visits to contractor sites.
-   UK nationals only.
-   SC Clearance required.

## Apply

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