08th Mar, 2022 Read time 2 minutes

SDA Safety and Environmental Engineer (MOD)

Company Website: https://www.gov.uk/
Location: Filton
Last Updated: 16th March 2022
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency 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 the most technically complex programmes in Defence. We employ over 2000 people and have an annual spend of c. £3.5 billion.

Job description

The SDA delivers to the Royal Navy the most complex manufactured article in existence – The Nuclear Submarine. A nuclear reactor, service personnel, and explosives all within close proximity, operating in an inhospitable environment means that technical expertise and a commitment to safety are vital to our success.

Are you passionate about the defence of the United Kingdom, with a good moral compass and a drive to protect people, whilst making positive contributions towards a safe and sustainable future? Our teams are actively looking for safety engineers to champion safety and environmental protection & sustainability for our Armed Forces. This could be the career for you!

Our work is key in ensuring that the systems and equipment used by front-line command meet design intent and are safe to operate, whilst minimising environment impact. In these unique roles, you will have safety and/or environmental responsibilities relating to the supply and equipment across all phases of project lifecycles, as well as providing subject matter expertise to ensure that existing systems and equipment undergoing change remain safe to operate and environmentally sound.

Please be advised that due to security, these roles are reserved for sole UK nationals only. Please also note that some of these roles will require the successful applicant to undergo DV clearance once in the post.

Responsibilities

In these roles, you will be equipping, supplying and supporting the Navy with battle winning weapons and munition; maintaining the submarine Continuous at Sea Deterrent through safe operational support and environmental protection.

The responsibilities of these posts may include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Reviewing and analysing new and existing safety and/or environmental documentation, including safety case reports, and safety and environmental management plans
  • Advise relevant personnel on safety and/or environmental matters
  • Represent the business at change meetings, plus safety and/or environmental related working groups, committees and other meetings

What you will be assessed against

To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • Hold a HNC (e.g., Level 4 or higher) qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience
  • Have experience in the use systems safety/environmental management tools & processes
  • Have provision of safety or environmental technical advice

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