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We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.
Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.
Job description
Are you an experienced Engineer with a desire to support our defence capability? We have exciting opportunities for an Engineer to join our Ships Engineering Waterfront team, here in Portsmouth Naval Base. You will provide support to a variety of platforms in the Royal Navy, facilitating the delivery of some of the biggest defence programmes in the UK today!
The Ships Engineering Waterfront team provide specialist expertise across the following disciplines: husbandry (coating, corrosion prevention, bio fouling etc.); habitability (accommodation services, watertight integrity, HVAC etc.), flightdeck safety (flight decks, structures, and services), engineering efficiency projects, trials and integration.
The team undertakes in service assurance and acceptance activities including provide subject matter expertise to the platform operations managers, Platform Chief Engineer, and various in-service support stakeholders, including but not limited to Naval Authority Group and Lloyds Register Certificate of Class (CoCs). To manage and process QEC Class Contractor Involvement Forms for visiting contractors, reviewing the technical requirements, task programming and access/security requirements of the attending personnel.
Please be advised that this post requires attendance at the stated site. The successful candidate should live within commuting distance as there is limited opportunity for home working. Please note, whilst the primary duty station is HMNB Portsmouth, on occasion you will be required to support activity at other DE&S locations.
Responsibilities
- Work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to providing oversight and assurance at the waterfront
- Engineering support to surface ships during fleet time and upkeep in line with waterfront engineering initiatives
- Support improvement to operational availability through changes to policy, work package content prioritisation, guidance relating to equipment and material performance, safety, through life maintenance etc.
- Support the planning activities and implementation for Capability Insertion Period (CIPs), Fleet Time Support Period (FTSPs), Docking Periods and Deployed Support
- Liaise with the Defence Quality Audit team and where appropriate, instigate audits in support of engineering assurance
- Produce reports & recommendations covering, platform material state specifically relating to flight deck, vessel structures, coatings, hotel services (habitability) etc.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a minimum of a HNC qualification (i.e., Level 4) in an engineering related discipline, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes within a maritime or other engineering environment
- Have experience of stakeholder management at all levels
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)
- Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Supervised Practitioner)
- Seeing the Bigger Picture
- Communicating and influencing
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
Further Information
More information can be found below:
- DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
- Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1
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Selection process details
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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Job contact :
- Name : Christos Nakoutsis- DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk
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- Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk