SDA Engineer -

Details

Reference number

322202

Salary

£36,100 – £39,000

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

Senior Technical Specialist I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD – Submarine Delivery Agency – Engineering

Type of role

Engineering

Working pattern

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

Location

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG

About the job

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 UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to whether thats 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 different perspectives, together well achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

Are you an Engineer inspired to work on sophisticated, complex and high-volume defence programmes? If so, the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have an incredible opportunity for you to join us at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.

As an Engineer, youll be a delegated authority on design intent and repair schemes insight for our submarine programmes. You will integrate with accomplished professionals and interface as intelligent customer to our prime contractor, Babcock, ensuring design, performance and integration of engineering systems on submarines meet contractual requirements and are aligned with SDA vision. Due to the nature of this work, working with stakeholders is critical to success. Therefore, you will be required to uphold strong relationships and provide subject matter expert advice to SDA and DE&S teams and the wider nuclear enterprise.

The SDA operate a hybrid working environment and the expectation is that you will attend the site a minimum of three days a week, according to business need/team. When attending site, your primary place of work will be HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG. Described as Britains Oceans City, Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, offering tangible exposure and visibility to the progress our projects and an excellent work/life balance.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, this role is reserved for sole UK Nationals only.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives including managing the acquisition safety aspects
Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks
Monitor and implement any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the safe & professional status of the area led
Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks

Person specification

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

Relevant Level 4 Qualification (or higher), or equivalent experience
Professionally Registered Engineering status (Eng Tech or higher) or has demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience
Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes
Wide ranging breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge of Systems Engineering approaches

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Visio

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

Technical Decision Making Supervised Practitioner
Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance – Supervised Practitioner
Communicating and Influencing CSBC3
Making Effective Decisions CSBC3

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:

SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Things you need to know

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.