Mechanical Engineer

Contract Mechanical Engineer

Location - 3 days Bristol, 1 day on site, 1 WFH

Term: Initially 9 months

Working pattern: 4 days on site/1 day remote

Start: ASAP

Rate: 45-50 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute to one of the UK's major land combat vehicle programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise.
• Identify, investigate and help resolve cross-project technical issues.
• Provide sound technical advice to support engineering decisions and programme delivery.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and integration issues across programme pillars.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Produce and contribute to successful engineering outputs and technical deliverables.
• Engage with a wide range of engineering, project and stakeholder teams.
• Support the integration and successful delivery of the programme.
• Where required, support trials activity at other locations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A suitable engineering qualification and level of training at Level 4 or above.
• Professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) or equivalent, as a minimum.
• Demonstrable experience providing technical engineering advice and delivering successful engineering outputs.
• The ability to gain SC Clearance

Desirable Experience

• Experience of asset management.
• Experience working with in-service military equipment.
• Experience working on large and complex engineering programmes.
• Experience working with large and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience within the defence, military vehicle or wider land systems environment.