Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH About the job Job summary The Naval Authority and Technology Group (NATG) is a part of the Ministry of Defence working within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA). We support those responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UKs ships, submarines, and boats. Our work is of strategic importance, ensuring the security of the nations continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and supporting the delivery of some of the most technically complex programmes in the world. Discover more about our work: We offer 25 days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help work work for you. Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months. Job description Are you an engineer looking to develop your skills and become a vital part of UK Defence? By joining us, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of the largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. Youll work at the forefront of marine technology, overseeing engineering challenges unique to this industry, while contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy. In this role, you'll blend technological problem-solving and management abilities to oversee projects. Your technical knowledge and skills will be pivotal in submarine projects, where you'll provide in-depth analyses, technical advice, and optimise decision-making in submarine technical assurance. You'll be welcomed into a fair and ethical environment that champions personal growth and career development, setting the stage for a fulfilling future in engineering. With ample training opportunities to keep you abreast of emerging technologies, you'll thrive in an environment that fosters both your professional development and the expansion of your responsibilities. 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 Provide advice and guidance to solve complex technical problems Manage engineering technical requirements including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications Provide advice to stakeholders to influence policies and processes, identifying technology risks and informing strategies for mitigating them Produce and contribute to engineering management plans Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Hold a relevant HNC (i.e. Level 4 or higher) qualification in a relevant subject OR have equivalent relevant experience In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Improve Engineering Capability Supervised Practitioner Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,747 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). Apply and further information 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 : India James - SDA Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : India.james109mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : India.james109mod.gov.uk Attachments DE&S Success Profile Behaviours Opens in new window (pdf, 10MB) DE&S_Engineering_Technical Competence Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 1442kB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail