Job Description

On behalf of The Department for Transport, we are looking for a Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor (Inside IR35) for a 2 year contract based in Bristol or Nuneaton. The Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor plays an important role in ensuring the safety of vehicles seeking type approval that are fitted with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS).



As a Vehicle System Lead Auditor, your main responsibilities will be:



Leading on the assessment of vehicle manufacturers safety management systems as part of the Type Approval process to ensure compliance with regulations. Audit management systems to evaluate manufacturer claims of effective processes. Attend and observe vehicle testing, documenting the results through detailed records that support the evaluation process. Determine compliance from the outcome of management system audits and vehicle assessments. Collaborate with the client manager to ensure effective delivery of type approvals. Oversee the work of engineers involved in type approval activities to ensure the highest standards are maintained through the type approval process.

Essential:

Experience of working with automotive safety standards and management systems, such as ISO 26262 or ISO 21448. Experience of product development activities for safety critical systems, such as braking, steering, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or Automated Driving Systems. Actively participate in professional development activities to enhance and update technical knowledge, staying at the forefront of developments in vehicle safety, including emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and best practices. The ability to act as a mentor and guide colleagues in the realm of system safety.

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".