Description Organisation: Submarine Delivery Agency Salary: £45,600-£48,200 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Professional II Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent Summary The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part 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 some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary. 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 make 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. We’re 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 you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 isn’t obtained within 12 months. Job description Would you like the opportunity to shape and define some of the biggest and complex defence programmes in the UK today? We here at The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are looking a passionate and driven nuclear waste and liability engineer to join our team based at Rosyth Royal Dockyard. In this role, you will actively support the introduction of the Submarine Dismantling (SD) capability. Working hand in hand with our industry partners, you will facilitate the SDA in the decommissioning, dismantling and fully recycling of 27 ex-service nuclear submarines under its Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) whilst working within the SDP team in Rosyth. Want to hear what one of our team thinks of their role? “I would highly recommend working in the SDP; they are a fantastic and friendly team. During my time, I have been able to integrate easily and work alongside people who bring a wealth of experience to the SDA and valuable benefits to the business. The work is always varied and interesting which leads to a breadth of opportunity that can’t be matched in most other jobs. There are also many benefits to joining the MOD that can’t be replicated in the private sector: a sector-leading pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, for example.” This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy. At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required 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 you’ll be doing Management and disposal of legacy radioactive waste and of radioactive waste generated from submarine dismantling Planning and strategy for future work on site associated with radioactive waste management Contract management of work involving radioactive effluent treatment and radiochemistry lab capabilities on site Auditing of contractor operation and output Monitoring contractor performance on environmental protection and monitoring Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : You will hold a relevant Level 4 (e.g., HNC or higher) qualification, or have the equivalent in experience You will have experience of providing technical advice and supporting the delivery of successful engineering outcomes You will have technical experience in radiological protection, nuclear or medical physics environment ideally within a waste or liability area Hold professional registration at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or higher, or demonstrate suitable equivalent experience to achieve this within 9 months In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Technical Decision Making – Practitioner Stakeholder and Communications Management – Supervised Practitioner Communicating and influencing Changing and improving Benefits 25 days’ annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s 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 you’re 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 you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Offering at a lower level If you’re 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, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.