Full-Time SDA Technical Overseer
Job Description
Salary
£28,050 – £33,000
Job description
SDA Principal Naval Overseers (PNO) are a team of circa 50 staff, predominantly engineers, based in Barrow-in-Furness, providing independent assurance that submarine build activities meet the necessary requirements of the contract. It also falls on the PNO team to ensure that Project and Engineering Risks and Opportunities identified within the build environment are effectively mitigated and/or realised.
PNO undertake risk based surveillance of vessels during build and provide waterfront and build support/advice to delivery teams. The team ensure correct standards are maintained by promoting the Governance, Assurance and Improvement (GAI) of acquisition, engineering and logistics support activities.
We are keen to speak with and support those candidates that are motivated and driven to progress their careers, with the successful candidates expected to upskill and develop their knowledge of the systems, and the build and commissioning, of Nuclear Submarines.
As a Technical Overseer you will advise on technical problem solving and conduct Assurance & Acceptance surveillance activities on the fabrication and commissioning of a variety of submarine low and high pressure fluid systems, supporting submarine propulsion, weapon systems and hotel services (including water cooling, lubrication and hydraulic actuation), ensuring compliance with build standards and contract adherence.
Using your knowledge of submarine systems, their fabrication, commissioning and operation, you will define technical requirements, manage solution development and ensure compliance with customers’ requirements during the product build.
Please note that due the nature of security, this role is restricted to Sole UK Nationals only.
Responsibilities
General day-to day-responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Acting as the Equipment System Owner representative to provide approval, evaluation and acceptance of documentation pertaining to the manufacture, testing and commissioning of a variety of submarine fluid systems
• Undertaking verification and validation of the Submarine Design and Build against the customer requirements,
• Contribute to the production of Surveillance Plans and undertake build surveillance to gather independent assurance over product build quality and contractual conformance
• Determining quality management and assurance approaches ensuring technical risks are understood and managed
• You will also be required to brief project teams on findings and anticipated delays to build.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Professionally Registered status or has demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes
• Technical experienced in your discipline or specialist area in a variety of contexts
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Maritime engineering experience
• Member of a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance
• Technical Decision Making
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Seeing the big picture
• Communicating and influencing
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 where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with 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 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
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 & SDA – 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 & SDA and our industry partners and professional bodies.
How to Apply
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