# AJAX Safety Engineer - In-Service Pillar

> 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 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 **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.

## Apply

[Apply at Quast Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/quast/j/6F588D73C5/apply)

---
Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)