DIO - Head of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
DIO - Head of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Ministry of Defence
Lichfield, England
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Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Job description
DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We are the Defence estate expert and play a key role in keeping our country safe. We are the primarily provider of Defence Infrastructure advice and delivery of infrastructure services both in the UK and overseas. We support the Armed Forces to enable military capability, and through infrastructure seek to improve the lived experience for our service personnel and their families by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure throughout the infrastructure lifecycle of acquire, operate, maintain, and dispose. Our vision is: One team, excellent advice, outstanding delivery.
About Technical Services
Technical Services comprises the following core areas:
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Protection and Sustainability
- Security Services Group
- Programme Support Team
- Risk, Standards & Assurance
DIO Technical Services (TS) is a multi-disciplinary team which provides technical subject-matter expertise across a wide range of subject areas 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, balanced development, access and recreation, historic environment and natural environment.
About DIO
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Person specification
The post holder will be responsible for driving improvements in our Engineering and Safety performance, leading the DIO TS Electrical and Mechanical teams and as the Co-ordinating Senior Authorising Authority (CSAA) leading the MOD Safe Systems of Work team.
The Head of TS Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is responsible for the development of overarching policy, strategy and arrangements, the provision of advice to support strategic decision making, provision of specialist assurance and compliance, chairing internal forums and representing DIO on external forums as appropriate. Electrical and Mechanical comprises, Electrical Infrastructure, Mechanical and Fuels Infrastructure, Gas Infrastructure, Fire Infrastructure, Building Services, Protected Buildings & Nuclear, Catering Infrastructure and Environmental Health and the MOD Infrastructure Requirements System (MIRS)Team.
- The post holder will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in our Engineering and Safety performance and culture.
- The post holder will have management responsibilities and supervise the work of other Engineering professionals.
- Responsible as the Co-Ordinating Senior Authorising Authority for JSP 375, Part 2 Volume 3 for Infrastructure High Risk Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
- Chief Engineer for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering DIO, including Principal Technical Authority.
- Deputy Head of Profession, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
- Specific responsibilities for the development, implementation and compliance with Gas safety laws on behalf of the MOD Gas Duty Holder as articulated in the MOD Gas Safety Case.
- Development, review, and maintenance of DIO and MOD Corporate Electrical and Mechanical Safety Policy, Standards, Guidance and the framework for their implementation, to ensure that they incorporate the latest developments in legislation and performance-based solutions, reflecting organisational change.
- Reviewing changes in Engineering and Safety statute and codes of practice for relevance to DIO policy and governance supported by the production of relevant corporate guidance.
- Engage with the business and key customers to ensuring that DIO Policy reflects the MOD requirements, standard process.
- Ensuring Electrical and Mechanical Engineering documents are aligned to DIO and MOD Corporate Health & Safety Policies.
- Review and maintain the corporate MIRS arrangements to support the delivery of the aims and objectives of the MOD infrastructure requirements for statutory, mandatory and Pre-Planned maintenance schedules in support of MOD FM delivery strategies.
- Chair of the FDIS Product Improvement Working Group (PIWG) to drive continuous improvement in MOD Asset Maintenance.
- Support the DIO Head of Profession for the Engineering Practitioners portfolio; as Dep Head of Profession, share standard process and maintain effective relations with specialists.
- Policy lead and named point of contact with external bodies on enforcement, censure and compliance issues.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across boundaries and in sensitive environments.
- Skilled at presenting sophisticated technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Skilled in crafting and maintaining organisational networks.
- Skilled in interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Good IT skills including the use of MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Essential
- An Electrical and Mechanical infrastructure specialist with extensive and demonstrable experience leading teams of professionals in the field of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Infrastructure Safe Systems of Work.
- Experienced technical Auditor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use vary tools, techniques and media to suit audience.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead multiple simultaneous outputs requiring frequent communication, organisation and time management.
- A strong consistent record in relationship building using outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills.
Licences
Please note: DIO covers journey costs, providing hire cars and fuel cards for UK wide travel.
Qualifications
Memberships
Corporate Member of a relevant Professional Institution/Institute.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
- 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced Parental 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.
To hear from a range of Engineers on their positive career experiences in the Ministry of Defence, and how we champion all forms of diversity in our community please follow the link – Defence Engineers – Give it all you are
VAdm Paul Marshall CBE (Defence Head of Profession Engineering) in discussion with Dr Bethany Hickton regarding perceptions of Defence Engineers. My Lived Experience as a Civilian Defence Engineer
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and crafting a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.
Allowances
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation 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.
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 and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life and offer a hybrid working approach. You will benefit from significant flexible working options in line with our “Smarter Working” policy.
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Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. 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 CV. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.
At application stage you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
- CV including Job History and Previous Skills
- Personal Statement
In no more than 250 words, please provide evidence to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
1. Leading and managing diverse teams.
2. Improvement performance/mentoring of individual team members.
3. Example of leading and managing multi geographical teams with technically diverse specialists.
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
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. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 27th March 2023.
Interviews are currently taking place either remotely or face to face and will be conducted week commencing: 6th April 2023.
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
For help and support with your application check out our
Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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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).
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Applicants should monitor their Civil Service Jobs application centre regularly for updates.
Some of MoD’s Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) changed from 3 February 2014. Those TACOS changes applied to Broader Banded and Skill Zone staff who were new recruits to MoD or who were appointed to a post on substantive promotion, progression or advancement. On the same basis, the TACOS for Departmental Retained Grades changed with effect from 01 September 2014. The document attached to this advertisement provides more information.
All employees joining MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Any move to Ministry of Defence 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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please contact the DIO Enhanced Recruitment Team on DBSCivPers-DIOResourcing@mod.gov.uk
Complaints
Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS do not play any part in the selection and interview process.
Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address:
Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, PO Box 38, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NU
If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:
Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ
Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk
Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment
Civil Service Recruitment Principles
Please see the link below for the civil service recruitment principles.
https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/
To find out a bit more about what it’s like working for MOD, visit the Civil Service Careers Website
https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-defence/
Please see the MOD Privacy Notice link below which describes how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice
Travel Costs
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Nationality Statement
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Smoke-Free Working Environment Policy
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 by 31st December 2022. 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.
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