AJAX Spirals Engineering Manager - SC cleared

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for defence technology and a broad understanding of armoured vehicle systems? Our client, a leading defence organisation, is seeking a Spirals Engineering Manager to play a crucial role in advancing armoured vehicle capabilities through innovative system and requirements management. Based in Bristol, this role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, working onsite three days a week. The contract is initially until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension, and offers a competitive day rate of up to £570 per day (inside IR35). What youll be doing:

• Leading engineering activities related to assessment of Under Armour Track Tensioning and Composite Rubber Track technology
• Ensuring technical requirements align with user needs, considering cost, timeline, and retrofit feasibility
• Providing technical input into Spirals work-packages within the joint schedule
• Identifying and managing technical hazards and project impacts, ensuring appropriate documentation and mitigation
• Collaborating with project managers to monitor schedule progress and risk assessments
• Leading Trials Management activities to support capability assessments
• Reviewing detailed trial specifications and post-trial reports to inform decision-making
• Supporting retrofit planning, incorporating cost and schedule impacts into evaluation processes
• Delivering technical recommendations for progressing UATT and CRT systems, supporting approval activities following programme decision points
  
  Broad technical knowledge of armoured vehicles and land systems engineering
• Proven experience applying GEAR and system engineering processes in a complex environment
• Strong track record of providing technical advice and delivering successful engineering outcomes
• Experience managing trials and technical assessments is highly desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively across high-profile, challenging projects with multiple stakeholders
If you thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to influence defence technology, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent chance to contribute to cutting-edge vehicle upgrades and capability assessments, supporting UK defence needs.