DE&S Lead Systems Engineer


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Reference number

328534

Salary

£58,500 – £62,900
per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade

Other
Professional I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD – Defence Equipment & Support – engineering

Type of role

Engineering

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH

Job summary

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

At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), we are empowering our people to make positive change and are looking for a skilled Lead Systems Engineer to help guide the way. As part of our new and expanding Land Certification Authority Team (LCAT), with our support, you will help us find new and better ways of working. We are delivering for the future of defence, and we need talented and passionate people to help us do it. Ready to make a difference?

We are offering the opportunity for you to join this novel team, to support the creation of LCAT within the Land domain. You will provide advice, oversight and certification against standards and assurance to Land Domain primary platform procurements to ensure that equipment provided to the Front-Line Command areas has been rigorously assessed in line with new and emerging Land Safety Regulatory requirements.  

You will be surrounded by highly experienced safety and systems professionals working towards a single certification goal. We are offering the opportunity to expand your safety and engineering knowledge across a whole series of capabilities. Training and development opportunities are readily available.

You will be making a wider difference in the support of the safe by design argument for equipment in Land whilst working across a diverse range of assignments looking at multiple platforms with varying degrees of complexity.

Due to the nature of security requirements, this role is open to sole UK nationals only. Please note, there may be regular domestic travel to other MOD and industry UK sites and the potential for international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Head of LCAT on the compliance of Land Systems certification cases and, where required, provides technical recommendations
  • Lead on the development and upkeep of the Land Systems Certification Defence Standard
  • Lead on the development and upkeep of the Land Systems Certification processes
  • Provide technical leadership related to own specialist area to solve complex problems with innovative solutions to support improved performance and enhanced capability
  • Provide governance, assurance and advice on complex projects and portfolios in own area of expertise to guide and influence senior leaders, scientists and decision makers
  • Conduct thorough assessments on Land System certification submissions

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • You will hold a relevant Level 6 (or higher) qualification or demonstrate the equivalent experience
  • You will hold Chartered or Incorporated status, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
  • Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects
  • Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • 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 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 you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, 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.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

#LI-Hybrid

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

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.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Iustina Onisor – DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Email : Iustina.Onisor100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : Iustina.Onisor100@mod.gov.uk

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