Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Stuhr, Lower Saxony, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Safety, Certification, Systems Engineering, Legislation Compliance, Technical Delivery, Project Management, Consultancy, Mentoring, Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Cyber Security, Land Certification, Modifications, Configuration Control

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Title: Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer Title: Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer Salary range: £42,000 to £50,000 per annum Location: Bristol, Gloucester, Leatherhead, Burton or Manchester 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 is 9th January 2026, but early application encouraged. At Frazer- Nash, we don’t just deliver projects, we create solutions that matter. Join a team of skilled, driven professionals and dive into exciting challenges that push boundaries and meet 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 grow fast. 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 make things happen, 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, 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 MoD 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 successfully 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 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: Has at least 2 years’ experience of working in, or technically leading, multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the defence land domain. Can demonstrate their understanding of the different safety aspects of a project/systems life cycle. Holds a degree or has equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline. DESIREABLE REQUIREMENTS Ideally, you will also have some of the following: Experience of working in or with DE&S. Be a practitioner in one or many of the following disciplines: Safety & Roadworthiness; Cyber Security for Roadworthiness (ISO/SAE 21434:2021); Land Certification (DEFSTAN Def Stan 23-015, Land System Certification (LSC)) Regulatory & Legislative Compliance; or Modifications and configuration control. Previous/current experience as an engineering consultant. Working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 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 Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of Frazer Nash’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. Frazer-Nash will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing engineering, safety, and certification knowledge to support multi-discipline engineers across various defense land systems. The candidate will lead technical delivery of projects and mentor junior engineers.