Are you looking to kick-start your career in engineering? We're dedicated to supporting our people to learn, progress, and take that next career step. Let us know your ambitions, and we'll be with you every step of the way. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual, someone who may have recently completed a qualification or apprenticeship in a STEM-related subject or has been working as an entry-level/junior-level technician or engineer. If you are seeking an employer that will train and develop you, this is the place to be. As an eager and motivated individual with a passion for learning and self-improvement, as well as a genuine interest in engineering, you will work on live projects to develop skills that are highly valued in the industry. You will join a team that fosters a hands-on learning environment and provides exposure to a range of engineering activities. From performing surveys and delivering specialist tools to offering advice and monitoring the challenges faced by ship staff and waterfront engineering, you will gain invaluable experience. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, participate in problem-solving, and contribute to innovative solutions. This role will not only enhance your technical skills but also develop your ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly, and manage projects efficiently. At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be a minimum of 40%) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What youll be doing Provision of a focal point for all aspects of watertight integrity and structural surveys and sponsor the survey guides Visit ships and boats and perform surveys and inspections against defined criteria and manage the reporting of defects Be the lead coordinator for ship and boat survey group skills development matrix Perform data analytics on the impact of defects on damaged stability and structural strength Liaise with survivability sections and be the custodian of accident damage templates and hostile damage templates Provide Ship Staff guidance and training on identifying defects with links to the impact on recoverability Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Educated to A Level, or equivalent qualification in a STEM related subject, such as ONC or BTEC (level 3) or equivalent experience In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance Supervised Practitioner Technical Decision Making Awareness Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 28,700, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,314 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. LI-Hybrid Further Information Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDACandidate-Information-Pack Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. Things you need to know Selection process details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Offering at a lower level If youre not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, youll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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. 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) .