JOB DESCRIPTION

The SDA has an exciting career opportunity for an eager and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our In-Service Submarines (ISM) team in Bristol. By joining ISM, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. You will work at the forefront of marine technology to oversee engineering challenges unique to this industry, whilst contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy.
As a Mechanical Engineer and an SDA representative, you’ll have delegated responsibility for the health and performance of engineering systems in your area, setting requirements, liaising with SDA and industry project delivery teams as well as the Royal Navy platform operators. You will apply your understanding of engineering principles and systems to offer specialist mechanical engineering advice and conduct assessments of defects and repairs. You will interface as an intelligent customer to our prime contractors, ensuring that design, performance and integration of systems into submarines meet contractual and legislative requirements and deliver the capabilities that Defence need.
Due to the nature of this work, working with project teams and suppliers is critical to success. You will therefore be required to uphold strong and productive relationships and provide subject matter expert advice to SDA teams and our contractors. You will be inducted into a dynamic working environment and occasional travel to dockyards, suppliers’ sites and alongside visits to Royal Navy Submarines will be required.
This post may be eligible for the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £4,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and will be dependent on a candidate’s ability to successfully demonstrate the necessary competency, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
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.

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.

Key responsibilities will include:
Manage engineering technical requirements (maintenance requirements, work package definition, change management, contract scope, acceptance of deliverables, assessment of surveys and concessions).
Responsible for the development and maintenance of system requirements including in-service support and response to emergent defects.
Provide specialist advice on the application of safety and environmental management systems.
Determine quality management and assurance approaches and ensure technical risks are understood and managed.
Contribute to Engineering Management Plans.
In this role, you will have line management responsibilities for a junior engineer, ensuring their development. You will also be mentoring apprentices and graduates, guiding them through their early career stages and fostering their professional growth.