DE&S Professional Engineer

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.

Do you want to work in an environment where you can harness your passion for defence and engineering, whilst developing your skills and experience? If so, a dynamic opportunity has arisen for an Engineer to join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), supporting the UK’s Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Naval Ships Support (NSS) Team. NSS provide in service support to RFA platforms via capability enhancements and addressing obsolescence to deliver and support safe and capable maritime assets for global defence operations. In this role, you will be immersed in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, supporting the delivery of eight different classes of RFA Ships including two new platforms being brought into service. 

In return, we will offer you professional development, job stability, the chance to work on high profile projects, as well as providing a great work/life balance and an array of other benefits which come with joining DE&S. That’s why we say: your ambition leads here.

 You will have the opportunity to travel to other UK sites and Warships on occasion. Please note, applicants should live within commuting distance of Birkenhead as this job offers limited opportunity to work from home at an agreed schedule with the Delivery Manager.

Responsibilities

• Be a focal point for design and safety related issues at the waterfront in Birkenhead, acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders
• Co-ordinating work schedules with industry partners
• Managing assigned design change requests in a multi-functional environment
• Supporting the technical queries of refit and docking periods either by on-site resolution or by referral to Capability Desk Officers
• Attending pre-upkeep ship assessments
• Contributing to the quality assurance of RFA platforms during maintenance periods ensuring deviation from design guidance is managed accordingly
• Contributing to the Design Authority policy and business processes
• Supporting the currency of ship fit definition to ensure the material state portfolio and associated capability maintenance is consolidated in the maintenance management system

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

• A minimum of a HNC qualification (e.g., Level 4) in an engineering subject, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working with multi-discipline teams and a variety of stakeholders including contractors
• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferably in a maritime domain

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 and Acceptance – Supervised Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

• 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:

• 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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Job contact :

• Name : Christos Nakoutsis- DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk