AddressYou will find yourself working on our Primary Build Mechanical role which will require you to provide build, test and commissioning support for the construction of the Dreadnought classes next generation naval nuclear propulsion plant. Along with this you will also be supporting the Joint Reactor Team and Systems Integration Group, who are responsible for resolving integration issues and progressing opportunity work to protect and improve the Dreadnought construction schedule.
You will be working within a small team of 5 people, which feeds into around 25 Nuclear Engineers and Project Managers with BAE and Rolls Royce. In this post you will be known as a technical lead on welding non-destructive examination (NDE) and standards applicable to the primary systems.
Growing your career as part of the SDA, we will provide you with the diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential. If not already achieved, you will be expected to gain Nuclear Introductory Course (NIC) and Nuclear Warship Support Course (NWSC) whilst in post. We will fund and provide you the support and guidance needed to help you achieve this.
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 youll be doing
- Technical lead for novel build processes to support the construction of the PWR 3 Propulsion Plant
- Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks.
- Technical risk and opportunity management to expedite the dreadnought schedule.
- Providing engineering project management skills
- Build assurance to ensure primary propulsion systems meet the design intent.
- Management of a technical exchange
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria :
- Level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering or discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
- Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance Practitioner
- EFCF 5 Technical Risk Management Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 44,500, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,015 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 27%
- 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.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA--Candidate-Information-Pack
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions
Things you need to know
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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.
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