Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview
Consortium X is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a high\-profile UK naval defence programme based at a major defence delivery hub in Bristol. The role supports the in\-service sustainment of a flagship Royal Navy surface combatant fleet, operating within a structured client delivery team environment.

We are looking for a mechanical engineer with solid defence sector experience, comfortable working as a specialist within a regulated acquisition environment and engaging with industry partners and client stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing mechanical engineering input to in\-service support and sustainment activity across a major surface combatant programme.


• Contributing to engineering governance, assurance and continual improvement, with a focus on supplier and product performance.


• Engaging with prime contractors, design authorities and client stakeholders in technical reviews, working groups and assurance forums.


• Supporting safety and airworthiness\-related engineering activity across the wider Safety and Engineering function as required.


• Operating within a regulated acquisition environment and contributing to platform\-level engineering decisions.

Essential Experience

• Mechanical engineering experience within the UK defence sector, with direct exposure to defence acquisition organisations, prime contractors or tier 1 defence suppliers.


• Demonstrable experience supporting naval, maritime or surface fleet platforms.


• Working knowledge of engineering governance, assurance frameworks and supplier performance management within a regulated acquisition environment.


• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across delivery teams and industry partners.


• Active SC Clearance, or full UK eligibility to obtain and maintain SC.

Desirable

• Previous embedded experience within a UK defence delivery hub.


• Familiarity with UK defence standards, the CADMID lifecycle and defence safety governance frameworks.


• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution.


• Experience contributing to safety case, airworthiness or assurance documentation.

What's On Offer

• A high\-profile role on a strategically significant UK defence programme.


• Long\-term programme engagement with sustained progression opportunities.


• Hybrid working from a Bristol\-based delivery hub.


• Competitive salary and benefits package, with ongoing professional development support.

About Consortium X

Consortium X is a specialist engineering and technical consultancy delivering critical capability to UK defence, security and national infrastructure programmes. We place high\-calibre engineers into roles that matter, working alongside major defence organisations, prime contractors and industry partners.

Pay: £55,000\.00\-£70,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol BS34 8JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• IEng or CEng (preferred)


• SC clearance (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS34 8JH

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