SCIDA Senior Site Engineer

Description

Senior SCIDA Site Engineer

Job Reference: 2063

Location: Field-Based - RAF / MOD Sites

Industry: Defence, MOD, RAF, ICT, Critical National Infrastructure

Package: Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits

Join Telent and play a senior role in protecting the UK's critical Defence infrastructure. As a Senior SCIDA Site Engineer, you will take ownership of delivering SCIDA services across allocated RAF sites, acting as a trusted authority on engineering compliance, ICT assurance and Defence standards.

This role sits within the SCIDA (Site Coordinating Installation Design Authority) programme - a mandated MOD function responsible for assuring the design, installation and compliance of ICT infrastructure across Defence environments. You will work closely with RAF site teams, Technical Authorities, Project Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure operational continuity while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security and engineering compliance.

Eligibility for SC Security Clearance is required, with DV (Developed Vetting) potentially required depending on site.

The Role

As a Senior SCIDA Site Engineer, you will deliver SCIDA services in accordance with the Air SCIDA contract and JSP 453, taking responsibility for allocated sites within your Area of Responsibility (AOR). You will act as the focal point for engineering standards, support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), lead audits and assurance activities, and provide expert guidance across complex ICT installations.

This is a senior, hands-on field role with accountability for stakeholder engagement, assurance delivery and continuous improvement across Defence environments.

Senior SCIDA Site Engineer - What You'll Do

SCIDA Service Delivery

Take ownership of SCIDA service provision for allocated sites in line with Air SCIDA Engineering InstructionsAct as the primary engineering authority for standards including JSP 453, JSP 440 and AP 600Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings as requiredSupport ECR submission, review and progression for all ICT installation changesConduct audits, inspections and post-installation assurance activitiesProvide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel, contractors and site teamsMaintain regular engagement with site Engineering staff and the Area ManagerEngineering & Project Support

Act as a Hybrid Technical Advisor (TA) supporting Technical Authorities and projectsSupport the development and progression of CIS Specifications for TA-assisted projectsChair site engineering meetings and ECR reviews when requiredExplain engineering compliance requirements to Site Executives and OC EngineersUndertake site and facility assessments to determine SCIDA support requirementsProduce basic costings and recommendations for SCIDA service deliveryProvide specialist engineering or project management expertise as requiredLeadership, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to Engineering Instructions and SCIDA documentationProduce engineering reports, audit reports, SLAs and case studiesProvide input to Quarterly Progress ReportsSupport and mentor other SCIDA Site Engineers as requiredIdentify cost savings, efficiencies and service improvementsMaintain SCIDA site office continuity documentationSupport the Air SCIDA OSP team during site visitsEngage in professional development and mandatory SCIDA trainingHealth, Safety, Equality & Security

Comply with Telent and MOD Health, Safety and Environmental regulationsAdhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory trainingFollow MOD security protocols for handling protected informationSenior SCIDA Site Engineer - Who You Are

You are a confident, structured and highly experienced SCIDA professional with a strong background in Defence ICT environments. You are comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level, providing authoritative guidance on engineering compliance, and managing complex assurance activities across multiple sites.

You communicate clearly, produce high-quality technical documentation, and thrive in roles requiring independence, accountability and influence.

Senior SCIDA Site Engineer - Key Requirements

Essential

Comprehensive SCIDA experience within Defence or RAF environmentsStrong knowledge of JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and relevant British StandardsExperience supporting ECR processes and audit activitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfident presenter and stakeholder managerAbility to manage priorities across multiple sitesStrong IT skills (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)UK National (security requirement)Desirable

Hybrid Technical Advisor (TA) experienceKnowledge of the RIBA processService delivery and commercial awarenessBusiness improvement and cost optimisation experienceDV clearance (or eligibility)Telent - What We Offer

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (with buy/sell options)Company pension schemeFlexible Benefits portalFamily-friendly policiesWellbeing and occupational health supportTelent Reward Scheme - discounts on retail, travel and leisureAt Telent, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, can be themselves and can thrive. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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