AJAX Mechanical Engineer

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.