DIO - Senior Electrical Engineer

DIO Technical Services is a multi-disciplinary team which provides technical subject-matter expertise across a wide range of disciplines to support the operation of the Defence estate and land on which the MOD operates, both in the UK and overseas. The Team provides impartial and objective Intelligent Customer Capability to DIO, MOD and wider government, supporting UK Defence outputs world-wide. The specialist skills available through the Technical Services team span construction, engineering, electronic and physical security requirements, safety systems, environmental management, sustainable development, access and recreation, historic environment, and natural environment.

The Senior Electrical Engineer (AGL) will be a member of Electrical Infrastructure Team in DIO Technical Services and will support the Head of Electrical Infrastructure Team / Principal Electrical Engineer (PEE), who holds the technical responsibility in the following main areas:

• The implementation and administration of the MODs Electrical Safe System of Work (JSP375 Volume 3 Chapter 3) including the development of the Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Assurance on activities on electrical system, equipment, and Safe System of Work
• Development of policies and technical standards on electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Investigation of electrical incidents, accidents, and near misses and, where necessary, publication of safety alerts, technical bulletin, information notes etc.
• Undertake research & development in support of the above
• The representation of MOD /DIO on legislative, standardisation, industry, and MOD committees in the UK and abroad.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer (AGL); you will be primarily responsible for:

• Aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) systems and equipment
• Aeronautical Ground Lighting Control & Monitoring Systems (AGL MCS/CMS) including Safety Cases

Your main tasks (but not limited to) will be :

• Support PEE leading the team/section and function.
• Ensure AGL CMS & MCS meet the needs of the installed visual aids, net barriers, and traffic light systems.
• Review and Management of the Safety Case, Configuration Control System and Hazards Logs
• Provide support to Biennial Airfield Inspection Programme, Review of Inspection Reports; and provide SME support and technical advice on Visual aids and its Control System to the departments in DIO, TLB and stakeholders as required.
• Where necessary, prepare, issue, and maintain technical publications in AGL and its Control Systems including Technical Standards, Safety Alerts and other form of publications.
• Undertake assurance activities of AGL assets including AGL Control System, throughout the asset lifecycle, to monitor compliance with legislation, MOD / DIO Policy & Standards, and guidance material.
• Represent the MOD / DIO on Working Group and Committees or meeting in the UK and abroad.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of working on aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems; and / or Management of Safety Cases related to AGL Control System or Graduates in Electrical Engineering or Building Services that have an interest in developing a career in an Electrical Engineering Discipline.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of HV or LV electrical systems or electrical installations and equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Industry standards and mandatory requirements relevant to any systems above.

Licences
Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications
Engineering Technician or above; or actively working towards achieving such Professional Qualifications.

Memberships
Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.), or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician; or actively working towards achieving such Professional Membership.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Knowledge and experience of working on aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems; and / or Management of Safety Cases related to AGL Control System.
• Any specific roles and/or duties associated with aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems including their Safety Cases.

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Knowledge and experience of working on aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems; and / or Management of Safety Cases related to AGL Control System.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Highly competitive Pension Scheme
• Alternative working practices such as working from home
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens

To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.

Allowances

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.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Employment Hours

The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.

Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if any of the above locations are within a reasonable travelling distance. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business (i.e., detached duty) or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements

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.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and Competency Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the Making Effective Decision, Personal Statement and Job History.

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

Please provide your evidence using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply.

Situation:Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened?

Task:The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve?

Action:What did you do? The job holder will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use I rather than we to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do.

Result:Dont be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief.

Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon.

Atapplicationyou will be assessed against the following:

Experience:

• CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience
• Personal Statement: As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of 500 words, the purpose for this, is for you to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the role.

Technical:

• Knowledge and experience of working on aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems; and / or Management of Safety Cases related to AGL Control System or Graduates in Electrical Engineering or Building Services that have an interest in developing a career in an Electrical Engineering Discipline.

Please review the Competency element that we require evidence on, please ensure that you review and understand the description of this testing element at Practitioner level.

Atinterview you will be assessed against all of the above plus the following.

Behaviours:

• Making Effective Decision
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical:

• Any specific roles and/or duties associated with aeronautical ground lighting systems and associated control and monitoring systems including their Safety Cases.
  

Presentation:

• Candidates who are successful at application sift will be expected to deliver a short ( 10 minute) presentation on the day of the interview. The presentation topic will be disclosed upon invite to interview.

Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 25/11/2024.

Interviews are currently taking place remotely via MS Teams, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview and will be conducted week commencing: 09/12/2024.

A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.

To assist with your application please find attached below:
DIO Candidate Information Guide DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version Competency Framework
For help and support with your application check out our Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section

We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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) .

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/21/2024