Engineer – Defence Artillery Programme

*Posting on behalf of our client*

Contract Type: Contingent Labour

Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol (ABW)

Security Clearance: Active SC Required

Travel & Subsistence: Up to £3,000

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineer on behalf of our client to support a major UK defence capability programme focused on the delivery of the next-generation RCH155 Self-Propelled Howitzer. This role will provide engineering and technical SME support across multiple contracts covering design, manufacture, testing, qualification, and production activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across RCH155 programme contracts and deliverables.
• Support technical reviews, programme milestones, and capability delivery activities.
• Work closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams to manage engineering requirements.
• Assist with qualification, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Review technical documentation, risks, issues, and compliance requirements.
• Support integration and delivery of capability to meet programme objectives.
• Contribute to engineering assurance and governance activities.

Requirements

• Engineering experience within Defence, Aerospace, Land Systems, or Military Equipment programmes.
• Experience supporting complex equipment acquisition or delivery projects.
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle, testing, verification, and qualification activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of military land vehicles and associated systems.
• Experience within MOD or defence procurement environments.
• Familiarity with artillery, weapons, or platform delivery programmes.

If you have a strong engineering background within defence programmes and are looking to support a high-profile capability delivery project, we'd like to hear from you.