Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) Engineer – DVSA

Do you have a sharp eye for technical detail and an inquisitive mind? The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking for a Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) Engineer to join our team of automotive experts. As the UK’s authority for automotive product safety, we ensure that every vehicle, part, and accessory sold in the UK is safe and compliant. If you are a diagnostic or maintenance professional ready to step into a high-stakes role that protects the public, your engineering expertise belongs here.

About the Role

As an MSU Engineer, you are a technical detective. You will lead investigations into safety-related non-compliance, analyzing data and intelligence to identify potential risks. Your work spans from the office to the field: one day you might be analyzing recall data, and the next you could be overseeing physical testing at a laboratory or conducting field-based inspections. You will act as a bridge between the DVSA and the global automotive industry, providing authoritative engineering advice to manufacturers and ensuring they take remedial action when defects are found.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Investigations: Lead inquiries into safety defects by analyzing evidence from the public, manufacturers, and international authorities.
Risk Assessment: Determine the severity of reported defects and ensure manufacturers adhere to the Safety Defects and Recalls Codes of Practice.
Compliance Testing: Plan and oversee the physical testing of vehicles and components in laboratory and field settings.
Project Management: Commission and manage external technical assessments, ensuring all data is interpreted to professional engineering standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate with manufacturers and aftermarket producers to reach compliance outcomes.
Expert Reporting: Prepare technical reports, Ministerial briefings, and evidence for legal proceedings, acting as an expert witness when necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Technical Certification: Level 3 Vocational qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, OR IMI ATA registration (Diagnostic Technician level), OR IRTEC registration (Advanced Technician level).
Licensing: A full UK Category B driving licence is required.

Required Experience:

Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of EU and UK product safety/approval regulations and Recall Codes of Practice.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with an awareness of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies (e.g., 8D).
Project Management: Demonstrable ability to manage technical projects and meet deadlines.
Communication: Ability to produce high-quality written briefings and provide authoritative verbal advice.

Benefits & Flexibility

Competitive Pension: An exceptional employer contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
Hybrid Working: A non-contractual hybrid arrangement (60% office/site-based) to support a healthy work-life balance.
Global Travel: Opportunity for UK-wide travel and occasional international trips to share intelligence with global partners.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), though part-time applications for at least 30 hours per week will be considered. Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

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