Approving Authority Design – Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Building Services and Graduate Engineering Posts (x11)

We are looking to recruit 11 x Senior Design Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Building Services) to support the technical capability of HMNB Clyde Approving Authority Design.

About the Approving Authority Design
HMNB Clyde Approving Authority Design undertake a vital role in ensuring key defence infrastructure, that interfaces with nuclear powered warships and nuclear weapon systems, continue to be demonstrably safe and fit for purpose.

The work of the Approving Authority (Design) is varied covering all design aspects such as:

• Production, assessment, and approval of engineering designs to ensure compliance with appropriate technical and legislative requirements.
• Production, assessment, and approval of the substantiation of design requirements placed on Nuclear Infrastructure and for design changes/modifications to nuclear safety implicated equipment.
• Production, assessment, and approval of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing (EIMT) requirements to ensure infrastructure’s continued suitability to provide operational and safety functions.
• Assess the impact of defective equipment on safety and reliability. Amend Operating Conditions & Limits where required to ensure the availability of safety system to support operations.
• Support the delivery of the Periodic Review of Safety program, assessing the material state of infrastructure and ageing mechanisms to permit the continued operation of facilities and utilities.
• Represent HMNB Clyde by acting as an Intelligent customer on projects delivered under contract by others.    

About HMNB Clyde

HMNB Clyde comprises the Faslane Naval base and Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD) Coulport. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent commonly referred to as the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD).

HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service supporting all operational classes of submarines, HM Surface Ships including the Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Commando Royal Marines.

RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of key elements of the UK’s Trident Deterrent Missile System and the ammunitioning of all submarine embarked weapons.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

The roles involve working as a Senior Design Engineer within a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the Approving Authority Design. The primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes.

The team consists of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Building Services Engineers and are responsible for the authorship, development, assessment, and maintenance of engineering design substantiation for Clyde Nuclear Facilities.

• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance, and management of the suite of Clyde Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance, and management of design changes/concessions.
• Presentation of Clyde Design substantiations, to Clyde ‘Due Process’ nuclear safety committees.
• Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) Schedule, operating procedures, and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case requirements through life.
• Producing Periodic Review of Safety reports.
• Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Production of Independent Technical Review (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR).
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.
• Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services, and products in a nuclear/high risk environment.
• Producing robust technical justification to allow for Civil Engineering design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.

To be considered for this role you will have: 

• A demonstrable understanding of British and international design standards.
• A track record of making intelligent evidence-based decisions using various sources of data.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communications.
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload and the work of others.

 Qualifications

Essential:

• A minimum HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.

Desirable: 

• Accredited Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Nuclear Qualifications: NIC, NSSJC, NWFC

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• General Engineering Competency
• Nuclear Competence 4.4: Nuclear Infrastructure Concept, Assessment, Design, Modifications and Life Extensions.

Allowances

All 12 posts are on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and will be eligible for a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of up to £12,000 per annum on top of the posts annual salary. The allowance is not immediately payable and successful candidates will have to demonstrate their ability to adequately meet the knowledge, experience and functional competence requirement for the post to receive the RRA.

A further location Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) is payable subject to candidates with qualifying Reserved Rights.

Please be advised that all pay related allowances are subject to review and all allowances currently payable to this role, could be subject to change or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD policy.

These posts offer First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply).  Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary. 

As a Civil Servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• Flexi-time scheme (37 Hour Week)
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service in addition to 8 public holidays per year.
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Payment of membership fees for 2 Professional Institutes  

The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.  

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. 

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Job contact :

• Name : Steven Ayre
• Email : steven.ayre871@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk