HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG Job Summary Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy. Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide. The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and car parking. To ensure that no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process due to disability, condition or impairment, our intent is to reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate both during this recruitment process and in the role once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, if you feel you would wish to discuss any reasonable adjustment either as part of this recruitment process or if you were to be appointed in the role being advertised, please do so with the recruiting line manager. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, candidates must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week). Job Description The Design Authority is an essential part of the HMNB Devonport Nuclear Authorised Site. As a member of the DA engineering team the Design Manager for Electrical Systems will be responsible for providing assurance to the Engineering Head and Nuclear Facility Operators that the design intent for nominated Nuclear Safety Implicated (NSI) assets is met and maintained through life. As part of the Design Authority, the DM will work closely with other DA team members and industry partners to deliver infrastructure availability for submarine support and play a critical role in delivering fit for purpose infrastructure, for now and for the future, through the effective management of nuclear implicated assets. The Design Manager will provide the Authorised Site subject matter expertise and support relevant Facility Safety Cases through ownership and maintenance of Design Substantiation Reports (DSRs) and Design Reports for Electrical Systems, Radiation Monitoring Systems (DIRAMS &PMS), Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), weather station & CCTV systems. Ensuring that hazard Listing and Fault Schedules are appropriate for the activities scoped and Safety Class Analysis is undertaken. This will include identification of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) requirements and ensuring appropriate Operating Instructions are in place. The DM will provide advice to the Engineering Head and Facility Operator on the impact of findings from EIMT activities and make recommendations on the acceptability of maintenance status as well as directing required corrective actions. The DM will author, assess and approve Concessions and Design Changes on NSI assets and infrastructure where appropriate. The DM will Understand the initial and remaining lifespan of NSI assets and own long-term improvement plans for electrical and monitoring systems, ensuring that commissioning and Decommissioning requirements are appropriately and clearly identified. The DM will provide expert support to Nuclear Engineering Safety Committee (NESC) and Design Authority Committee (DAC) as required by the Engineering Head. The DM will be responsible for the retention and management of lifetime records and technical information related to their area of expertise. The Design Authority is an essential part of the HMNB Devonport Nuclear Authorised Site. As a member of the DA engineering team the Design Manager for Electrical Systems will be responsible for providing assurance to the Engineering Head and Nuclear Facility Operators that the design intent for nominated Nuclear Safety Implicated (NSI) assets is met and maintained through life. As part of the Design Authority, the DM will work closely with other DA team members and industry partners to deliver infrastructure availability for submarine support and play a critical role in delivering fit for purpose infrastructure, for now and for the future, through the effective management of nuclear implicated assets. The Design Manager will provide the Authorised Site subject matter expertise and support relevant Facility Safety Cases through ownership and maintenance of Design Substantiation Reports (DSRs) and Design Reports for Electrical Systems, Radiation Monitoring Systems (DIRAMS &PMS), Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), weather station & CCTV systems. Ensuring that hazard Listing and Fault Schedules are appropriate for the activities scoped and Safety Class Analysis is undertaken. This will include identification of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) requirements and ensuring appropriate Operating Instructions are in place. The DM will provide advice to the Engineering Head and Facility Operator on the impact of findings from EIMT activities and make recommendations on the acceptability of maintenance status as well as directing required corrective actions. The DM will author, assess and approve Concessions and Design Changes on NSI assets and infrastructure where appropriate. The DM will Understand the initial and remaining lifespan of NSI assets and own long-term improvement plans for electrical and monitoring systems, ensuring that commissioning and Decommissioning requirements are appropriately and clearly identified. The DM will provide expert support to Nuclear Engineering Safety Committee (NESC) and Design Authority Committee (DAC) as required by the Engineering Head. The DM will be responsible for the retention and management of lifetime records and technical information related to their area of expertise. Person specification An engineer with a proven background in high hazard environments, the post holder will be responsible for the oversight of a small team and have a portfolio of nuclear implicated assets to manage. Relationship management skills are key and the post holder should be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful delivery. A manager of people, they must be able to develop a small team and look after the workforce and their well-being. They must be able to deal with all HR functions, recruitment, performance, attendance and discipline. They will have experience in collaboratively working with leaders and other key stakeholders to identify and manage dependencies and risk to deliver organisational level outcomes. Good communication skills are required, and they must be able to inform project and governance artefacts, including Business Cases; Project Initiation Documents; User Requirement Documents. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and associated applications. Qualifications HNC or equivalent in Engineering. Memberships Membership of an Engineering Institution. (Associate member or above) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Nuclear Functional Competence 4.4 (L2) – Nuclear infrastructure concept, assessment, design, modification and life extension Engineering Functional Competence 1.2 Eliciting User Requirements (Practitioner) Engineering Functional Competence 4.4 Providing Engineering Advice and Guidance (Practitioner) Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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% 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/. 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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Application Stage: Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. At sift, you will be assessed on the above, along with the following: Behaviours Leadership Technical Skills Nuclear Functional Competence 4.4 (L2) – Nuclear infrastructure concept, assessment, design, modification and life extension Engineering Functional Competence 1.2 Eliciting User Requirements (Practitioner) Engineering Functional Competence 4.4 Providing Engineering Advice and Guidance (Practitioner) At interview, You Will Assessed Against: Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Leadership Making Effective Decisions Technical Skills Nuclear Functional Competence 4.4 (L2) – Nuclear infrastructure concept, assessment, design, modification and life extension Engineering Functional Competence 1.2 Eliciting User Requirements (Practitioner) Engineering Functional Competence 4.4 Providing Engineering Advice and Guidance (Practitioner) Interview to be held at HMNB Devonport. Sift anticipated late March, interviews anticipated in April post Easter weekend. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : David Jakowyszyn Email : david.jakowyszyn100mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk.