Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) Project Engineer - SC cleared

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for defence systems and project delivery? We’re partnering with a key client on a high-profile, government-funded project to develop the next-generation Mobile Fires Platform (MFP). This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a highly regulated environment, supporting the delivery of vital military capabilities.

About the Role

This contract position, based in Bristol with hybrid working options, is ideal for a Project or Systems Engineer with a solid background in requirements management, verification, validation, and technical documentation. You’ll play a critical role in managing technical artefacts, ensuring compliance, and supporting the delivery of the RCH155 howitzer replacement for the British Army.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage technical requirements, ensuring all artefacts and documentation meet contractual and legislative standards.
  • Verify and recommend the use of technical data to support the maturity of engineering documentation, providing assurance of safety and capability compliance.
  • Ensure design activities adhere to relevant legislation, standards, and policies, covering aspects such as safety, security, and sustainability.
  • Identify, assess, and escalate project risks, providing SME input into safety panels, hazard logs, and risk reviews.
  • Oversee subsystem design to meet customer requirements within scope, cost, and schedule constraints, clearly articulating any deficiencies.
  • Participate in design verification, validation, and testing activities, scrutinising results and supporting documentation to ensure technical integrity.
  • Support technical assurance and certification activities, assisting in the delivery of safety case evidence and compliance documentation.

What We're Looking For

  • A degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in a project engineering, systems engineering, or a similar technical role, ideally within defence or regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to manage and review technical requirements, documentation, and engineering deliverables.
  • Knowledge of verification, validation, and assurance activities aligned with military or defence standards.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities, able to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and external suppliers.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience producing technical documentation.
  • SC security clearance is mandatory.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with military land vehicles or related systems.
  • Professional registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng) or towards registration.

Details

Initial contract until 31st March 2027, with potential for extension. The role pays up to £440 per day (inside IR35). Standard hours are 7.5 per day, based in Bristol with 2–3 days onsite per week, supporting a dynamic and impactful project.

If you’re ready to contribute your expertise to a high-stakes defence environment and meet the outlined criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Evodia Limited, we’re dedicated to transparent, human-focused recruitment—partnering with you every step of the way.

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