Hazardous Materials Defence Engineer

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Salary range: Up to £45,000 per annum

Location: Bristol

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: 31st July

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.

Hazardous Materials Defence Engineer

We’re growing our Materials Performance team to support some of the UK’s most important defence programmes—where safe, compliant, and sustainable use of materials really matters.

This is a role for someone at an early stage in their career who wants to build real expertise, take on meaningful challenges, and accelerate their professional growth. You will develop deep hazardous materials knowledge within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Why this role is different

From early on, you’ll be supporting real projects—working alongside experienced consultants to understand how materials compliance works in practice. We’ll help you build confidence step by step. Through a mix of hands-on project work, mentoring, and structured development, you’ll gain the technical depth and judgement needed to work in regulated industries like defence. If you’re motivated by learning quickly, asking good questions, and doing work that stands up to scrutiny, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll work on

You’ll support senior engineers across a range of materials compliance and assurance activities, for example:

• Materials regulations & compliance: learning how regulations such REACH and RoHS apply in real engineering projects

• Hazardous materials management: understanding how materials are controlled safely across an asset’s lifecycle

• Materials assurance activities: helping assess compliance with regulations, client policies, and internal standards

• Environmental and safety considerations: supporting decisions that protect people and the environment

• Technical evidence: contributing to clear, well-structured documentation that justifies engineering decisions

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Support technical work on materials compliance and assurance tasks (learning how to approach problems in a structured, evidence-led way)

• Assist in developing and reviewing compliance processes and documentation

• Contribute to project work, supporting delivery against scope, quality, and timelines

• Help gather and interpret information for materials-related assessments

• Build familiarity with relevant legislation and what it means in practice

• Work closely with experienced engineers who will guide your development

• Contribute to technical reports that are clear, accurate, and auditable

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong potential and the right mindset. You should have:

• Some experience (industry, placement, or postgraduate work) in a relevant field

• A degree in materials science, chemistry, engineering, or similar

• An interest in materials compliance, safety, or environmental impact

• Clear communication skills—you can explain your thinking and write in a structured way

• A careful, detail-oriented approach suited to regulated environments

• Nice-to-haves (not required)

• Any exposure to the defence industry

• Awareness of REACH, RoHS, or similar regulations

• Experience with materials testing, lab work, or technical analysis

• A postgraduate qualification or further study in a related field

Your development pathway

This role is designed to help you grow quickly and build a strong technical foundation. You’ll be supported through:

• Day-to-day learning on live projects

• Mentoring from experienced consultants

• Exposure to materials compliance, regulation, and real-world application

• Opportunities to gradually take on more responsibility and independence

• A clear progression path to subject matter expert as your confidence and capability develop

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to 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