Job Description

Salary

£47,600 – £56,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Job description

Two key system integration engineering positions have become available within the Trident Systems Project Team that is part of the recently formed Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence. The Trident Systems Project Team requires System Integration Group Leads for both the Vanguard In-Service and Dreadnought Build.

The positions provide an opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in the integration and engineering management of a significantly important defence capability. You will require strong verbal and written communication skills, be an effective manager and a strong leader for the Strategic Weapon Enterprise. Each post has a small but capable team for the delivery and control of engineering management activities, specialist engineering support services and for undertaking whole weapon system installation, integration and testing onboard submarines.

Two engineering manager positions are available under this advert: The first is for in-service engineering management, technical proficiency assurance activities, specialist engineering support services and deep maintenance project (vessel upkeep) support conducted at the end of platform commission periods within Her Majesties Naval Base Devonport; The second is for a new build installation, integration and commissioning engineering manager to join the team and deliver Dreadnought Class, which are currently under construction in Barrow-in-Furness.

Both posts require regular travel to point of delivery and to the United States of America, for technical and programme integration with the US Government. The respective post holders are therefore required to uphold strong and productive relationships with the US Government through the Polaris Sales Agreement and be the Intelligent Customer with UK Industry within the Strategic Weapon Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong engineering control disciplines to include; technical documentation management, configuration management, defect analysis, design change management, and weapon system test, commissioning and analysis activities.

Essential Criteria:
• Level 6 qualification (e.g. BEng/BSc) in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering/science
• Significant experience within complex system integration, capability delivery and support
• Membership with a relevant professional institute
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Effective management experience
• Strong leadership ability

Desirable Criteria:
• Chartered engineer with relevant professional institute
• Awareness of Weapon, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME)
• Understanding/experience of the integration, delivery and support of major weapons system into a submarine programme
• Microsoft Office (particularly SharePoint) capability
• Maritime/submarine experience

Please note that, due to security requirements, these posts are open to sole UK Nationals holding a DV clearance, or a willingness to obtain a DV clearance within the first six months.

Please note that you may be considered for similar positions at the level below the advertised role.

What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with plenty of opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.

Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service on or after 5 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

About SDA and your team
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency 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, and delivering the most technically complex programmes in Defence. We employ over 1400 people and have an annual spend of c. £3.5 billion.

Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pensionPlease find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here

  This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Bristol, Defence, Group, Integration, Lead, SDA, and System. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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