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

Consortium X LTD

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