Submarine Delivery Agency - Deep Maintenance Engineer
Job description
- Job grade: Higher Executive Officer
- Contract type: Permanent
- Business area: MOD - Defence Nuclear - Submarine Delivery Agency
- Type of role: Engineering
- Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time
- Number of jobs available: 1
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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 UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The primary delivery location for this position is HMNB Devonport.
Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for SOLE UK nationals only.
Job description
There is an opportunity for an experienced and well-motivated Engineer to join the delivery team for HMS Astute's Mid Life Revalidation Period. This is the first such activity for A-class Nuclear Submarines within a critical UK Defence programme that will span the next 30+ years.
The team is growing significantly with a new role opening as the platform Aft Zone deputy lead, during the lead-in to, and throughout, MLRP execution/delivery.
Located in HMNB Devonport, you will be a key member of a closely integrated Joint Project Team (JPT) comprising of highly skilled professionals from the SDA, Babcock, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems. A full-time working pattern and regular in-person workplace attendance are therefore essential for information security reasons and to also maximise the project benefits realised from formal/informal face-to-face collaboration.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Working closely with a wide range of MOD and Industry stakeholders to ensure all maintenance activities for Reactor and Propulsion system packages are clearly defined, fully understood by Industry Partners and then correctly planned/enabled for efficient delivery during DMP execution.
- Ensuring strict adherence to relevant safety requirements and applicable Engineering Codes/Quality Assurance standards for assigned maintenance package work scopes.
- Identifying opportunities to directly reduce maintenance activity durations or to protect baseline schedule adherence.
- Proposing effective mitigations in response to Industry raised complex technical issues and risks.
- Delivering clear, concise and accurate written and verbal briefs on key technical matters to SDA Seniors.
- Working with in SDA Engineering Policy and Processes.
- Being an effective Line Manager to junior SDA Engineers and Apprentices, proactively supporting their career management and wider development
Hybrid working can be considered for this position. However, given that the location of the project is at the waterfront in His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport, regular workplace attendance is required for engagement with Industry Partners and for essential information access due to security constraints. In person workplace attendance is therefore expected to be minimum 60%. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before applying.
It should be noted that this can be a demanding role with activities that may include, but are not limited to, climbing tall vertical ladders, working at height and entering confined spaces. Appropriate training will be provided.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team via the Help link.
Person specification
For this role, we are seeking the following:
- Demonstrable experience in supporting the delivery of work packages within submarine maintenance projects.
- Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
- Technical experience in their discipline or specialist area in a variety of contexts
- Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience.
- Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent relevant professional registration
- Member of a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body at any membership level.
- Awareness of Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) systems and their operation, e.g. completion of Nuclear Introductory Course (NIC) or equivalent formal training.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Supervised Practitioner
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:
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Selection process details
At Sift, you will be assessed on your;
Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. Candidates will be required to provide job history and qualification details.
Behaviours:
- Leadership - CSBC3
- Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3
- Making Effective Decisions - CSBC3
- Seeing The Bigger Picture - CSBC3
Technical:
- EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Supervised Practitioner
At Interview, you will be assessed on;
Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.
Behaviours:
- Leadership - CSBC3
- Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3
Technical:
- EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Supervised Practitioner
Please refer to the Civil Service Behaviours here and the Technical Skills Framework and Success Profile documents attached.
Interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Please note the Civil Service Nationality Rules will also need to be met. The Civil Service Nationality Rules operate independently and in addition to the UK Immigration Rules and must be met before an individual can take up employment in the Civil Service. The Civil Service Nationality Rules do not apply to UK, Irish and Commonwealth nationals, or to those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme but do apply to all other nationalities- including EU/EEA nationals who are ineligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Makin7g the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK
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.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact DBSFPCP-SRMResourcingSDA@mod.gov.uk
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The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
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Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : SDA HR Recruitment Team
- Email : SDA-HR-WorkforceResourcePlanning@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSFPCP-SRMResourcingSDA@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Attachments
| 20240927_Professional Engineer_STSI_SDA Success Profiles_FINAL-O Opens in new window (pdf, 75kB) |
| DE&S_Engineering Competence Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 1442kB) |
| Terms and Conditions (TACOS 2014) Opens in new window (docx, 48kB) |
| 20241009 - Further Information - External Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) |
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