AMS PSR

On behalf of The Department for Transport, we are looking for a Vehicle System Safety Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 2 year hybrid contract based in Bristol or Nuneaton.

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As a Vehicle System Safety Specialist, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the technical review and approval of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for vehicle certification.
• Assess and approve ADAS and ADS documentation for vehicle type approval.
• Manage and support vehicle safety incident investigations and technical responses.
• Provide expert technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders on vehicle system safety and compliance.
• Contribute to the development and interpretation of automotive safety regulations and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of internal capability and technical knowledge.

Essential:

• Experience conducting audits against automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262, ISO 21448)
• Background in product development of safety-critical vehicle systems (e.g. braking, steering, ADAS, ADS).
• Strong understanding of system safety engineering principles within automotive or transport environments.
• Proven capability to provide technical leadership, oversight, and assurance on engineering activities.
• Ability to analyse technical data and make evidence-based decisions in a regulatory setting.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ISO 26262, INCOSE, CEng) or significant hands-on experience in system safety engineering will also be considered.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DfT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DfT guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".