DIO - Senior Electrical Engineer

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.
DIO recognises that a diverse workforce is at the heart of different insights, ideas and innovation. A workforce diverse in background and life experience produces trusted public services and better decisions. We want our people to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.
About DIO
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Why Join Us
DIO cares about the Defence estate. We are a dynamic organisation that responds to the evolving needs of our military personnel, the way in which they live and work. We are proud to be the expert partner Defence needs for all their infrastructure requirements. From large scale infrastructure to everyday facilities management, our activities focus relentlessly on our customers. We deliver value for money, and consistently innovate to find proactive solutions to meet their needs. We meet our objectives as one team; capable, curious, collaborative and committed.
About Technical Services
Technical Services comprises the following core areas:
+ Asset Class Engineering
+ Building & Civil Engineering Infrastructure
+ Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure
+ Environmental Management Protection and Sustainability
+ Health & Safety
+ Portfolio Office
Technical Services provides in-house consultancy to DIO and the wider MOD, the specialist skills available through the Technical Services team span Construction, Engineering, Health and Safety, Safety Systems, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Access and Recreation, Historic Environment and Natural Environment.
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., 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 (LV HAZ) 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 MOD’s 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 (LV HAZ); you will be primarily responsible for:
+ Low voltage installations and equipment in potentially explosive areas
+ Local generation incl. renewables and earthing
+ Safe Systems of Work (Hazardous Areas).
Your main tasks (but not limited to) will be:
+ Support PEE leading the team/section and function.
+ Undertaking assurance activities on MOD’s Safe System of Work such as - competency assessments on Authorised Engineer (AE), peer reviews on safety audit reports, technical briefs, reports, drawings, and specifications etc.
+ Drafting, updating, or maintaining DIO publications such as policy, technical standards, safety alerts, technical bulletins, information notes etc in the area of responsibility.
+ Providing technical assurance and specialist support on LV equipment and installation on hazardous areas on the MOD Sites.
+ Acting as a SME or a Technical Advisor on electrical incidents and accident investigations; and if necessary, conduct or lead an investigation.
+ Represent the MOD/DIO on Working Group and Committees or meeting in the UK and abroad., Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.), or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or actively working towards achieving Professional Membership., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and 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.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Technical Skills:
+ Knowledge and experience of low voltage electrical equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing
Technical Skills
+ Knowledge and experience of low voltage electrical equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.
+ Experience working with principal legislation and supporting standards for the systems and equipment. (e.g. HSAW74, EAWR89, DSEAR02, ATEX137, ATEX 95, ACOP L138, PUWER89, HSR24, etc).
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: 26/11/2024.
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.
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
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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.
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
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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).
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).

+ Knowledge and experience of low voltage electrical equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres 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 work-experience of HV or LV electrical or Building Services (Electrical) or AGL systems., Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.), or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or actively working towards achieving qualifications. Please note that this does not apply to graduates in Electrical Engineering or Building Services that have an interest in developing a career in an Electrical Engineering Discipline. However, evidence of a strong academic background in Electrical Engineering and an interest on aeronautical ground lighting system should be clearly demonstrated in the Personal Statement to get an invitation for the interview., 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 low voltage electrical equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.
+ Experience working with principal legislation and supporting standards for the systems and equipment. (e.g. HSAW74, EAWR89, DSEAR02, ATEX137, ATEX 95, ACOP L138, PUWER89, HSR24, etc).
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
+ Knowledge and experience of low voltage electrical equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.

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.
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.