On behalf of The Department for Transport, we are looking for a Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor (Inside IR35) for a 2 year contract based in Bristol or Nuneaton. The Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor plays an important role in ensuring the safety of vehicles seeking type approval that are fitted with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS).

As a Vehicle System Lead Auditor, your main responsibilities will be:

• Leading on the assessment of vehicle manufacturers safety management systems as part of the Type Approval process to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Audit management systems to evaluate manufacturer claims of effective processes.
• Attend and observe vehicle testing, documenting the results through detailed records that support the evaluation process.
• Determine compliance from the outcome of management system audits and vehicle assessments.
• Collaborate with the client manager to ensure effective delivery of type approvals.
• Oversee the work of engineers involved in type approval activities to ensure the highest standards are maintained through the type approval process.

• Leading on the assessment of vehicle manufacturers safety management systems as part of the Type Approval process to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Audit management systems to evaluate manufacturer claims of effective processes.
• Attend and observe vehicle testing, documenting the results through detailed records that support the evaluation process.
• Determine compliance from the outcome of management system audits and vehicle assessments.
• Collaborate with the client manager to ensure effective delivery of type approvals.
• Oversee the work of engineers involved in type approval activities to ensure the highest standards are maintained through the type approval process