SDA Engineer
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 30th September 2024
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Job summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.
Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help make work work for you.
Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.
Job description
Are you an Engineer seeking to enhance your skills and play a crucial role in UK defence? Do you aspire to work on some of the world’s largest and most complex engineering programmes? Join our team and collaborate with leading professionals to support innovative programmes.
We are looking for Engineers with experience in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Software, and/or Marine Engineering. Your role will be carefully matched to your expertise, allowing you to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders, where you’ll utilize cutting-edge marine technology to tackle unique engineering challenges, contribute to project success, and support the Royal Navy.
This post may be eligible for the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £12,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and will be dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate the necessary competency, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be a minimum of 40%) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
You will be inducted into a hybrid working, fair, and ethical environment that promotes personal development and career progression, enriching your future and career in engineering. Our more senior engineers will also be on hand to mentor and develop you, helping you to improve your skills and progress your career.
Successful applicants may have the opportunity to travel to various UK locations, including shipyards, dockyards, suppliers’ sites, and submarines. You may also get involved in trials, international engagement, and collaboration as part of your role.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Engineers, you’ll work in a multi-disciplinary team of expert engineers, project managers, commercial cost engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. You’ll have wide exposure to various areas of our business, allowing you to develop your skills and advance your career while supporting us in maintaining defence standards. Responsibilities may vary based on specialization, department, and assignment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing engineering and technical requirements, ensuring that supplier requirements align with the Royal Navy’s needs and are effectively delivered
- Identifying solutions to defects and obsolescence in submarines to maintain the intended design integrity
- Producing and contributing to Engineering Management Plans
- Providing specialist advice in your technical field to support submarine delivery as a Subject Matter Expert
- Developing and maintaining system requirements
- Participating in the identification, selection, evaluation, performance verification, and demonstrations within your technical area
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a relevant HNC (i.e. Level 4 or higher) qualification in Engineering or have equivalent relevant experience
- Have experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes
- Have technical experience in their discipline or specialist area in a variety of contexts
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Technical Decision-Making Supervised Practitioner
- Technical Risk Management Supervised Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing The Bigger Picture
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA--Candidate-Information-Pack
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions
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Selection process details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
- Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
- Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Christos Nakoutsis
- Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk
