Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer

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Title: Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer 

Salary range: £48,000 – £58,000

Location: Bristol, Gloucester, Leatherhead, Burton, Manchester or Plymouth 

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home 

Closing date Friday 31st July 2026, but early application encouraged. 

We are seeking a Safety / Certification Engineer to support the delivery of safety assurance and certification activities across Defence Land Systems, including armoured vehicles, autonomous systems, weapons platforms, and supporting infrastructure. 

You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, working across the full lifecycle from concept through to in-service support. This is a client-facing role requiring solid technical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments. Employees work with limited guidance and on their own initiative, seeking opportunities to develop their skills as part of client delivery work. Employees must have the capability to project manage medium sized, low to medium risk projects. 

At Frazer- Nash, we don’t just deliver projects, we create solutions that matter. Join a team of skilled, motivated professionals and dive into exciting challenges that support client expectations. From day one, you’ll own your contribution, collaborate with experts, and see the real-world impact of your work. 

We’re looking for individuals who thrive on and enjoy taking initiative. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to succeed, and the chance to develop quickly. As you develop, you’ll step up to lead medium-sized projects; shaping outcomes, driving results, and building your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. 

If you’re motivated, keen on innovation, and ready to take initiative, this is our opportunity to build something extraordinary together. 

Frazer-Nash Consultancy (Frazer-Nash) provides safety, assurance and certification services to the UK, and other countries, for the defence land environment. We support our Defence clients in providing the UK with a safe and sustainable military capability. We work either directly for the Ministry of Defence on their complex equipment, or for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) further down the supply chain. Due to the diversity of equipment and OEMs involved, a large majority of our work includes international clients. This is done effectively through the application of effective systems engineering and engineering technical services across the land portfolio. The ideal candidate will provide engineering, safety and certification knowledge to bolster our team of multi-discipline engineers across a variety of vehicles, weapons and specialised equipment programmes. 

Our clients look for support in initial certification, legislation compliance, safety & environmental cases development and technical delivery of projects. This would suit an engineer with previous experience working within MoD Project Teams, Delivery Teams or Front-Line delivery of platforms or equipment. The role represents an opportunity to join an expanding team and lead technical delivery of projects across the land spectrum within the defence environment. 

You will develop a portfolio of project deliveries, hone your consultancy skills and mentor more junior engineers and graduates. As part of Frazer-Nash, you will also have opportunities to work outside the land domain and gain diverse experience to widen your skillset further. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

We are looking for someone with an engineering background who: 

• Experience in safety engineering within Defence, aerospace, rail, or other safety-critical industries 
• Knowledge of UK Defence safety standards (e.g. ASEMS, POSMS, JSPs, Def Stan 00-056 or similar frameworks) 
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes 
• Experience producing safety cases and hazard management documentation 
• Strong methodical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams 
• Holds a degree or has equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline. 
• Is IEng accredited or working towards accreditation 

DESIREABLE REQUIREMENTS  

Ideally, you will also have some of the following: 

• Experience with land systems (e.g. armoured vehicles, tracked/wheeled platforms, weapons systems) 
• Experience of working in or with DE&S 
• Safety & Roadworthiness experience 
• Familiarity with Land certification processes and regulatory engagement 
• Experience in autonomous or robotic systems safety 
• Professional registration (e.g. working towards or Chartered Engineer status) 

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits 

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: 

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews 
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.   
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.   
• Happy to talk flexible working 
• Enhanced parental benefits 
• Company pension scheme 
• Targeted professional development 
• Life assurance 
• Private healthcare membership 
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance 
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution 
• Support in attaining professional membership 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Season rail ticket loan 
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements