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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 Instructions
Act as the primary engineering authority for standards including JSP 453, JSP 440 and AP 600
Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings as required
Support ECR submission, review and progression for all ICT installation changes
Conduct audits, inspections and post-installation assurance activities
Provide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel, contractors and site teams
Maintain regular engagement with site Engineering staff and the Area ManagerEngineering & Project Support

Act as a Hybrid Technical Advisor (TA) supporting Technical Authorities and projects
Support the development and progression of CIS Specifications for TA-assisted projects
Chair site engineering meetings and ECR reviews when required
Explain engineering compliance requirements to Site Executives and OC Engineers
Undertake site and facility assessments to determine SCIDA support requirements
Produce basic costings and recommendations for SCIDA service delivery
Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise as requiredLeadership, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to Engineering Instructions and SCIDA documentation
Produce engineering reports, audit reports, SLAs and case studies
Provide input to Quarterly Progress Reports
Support and mentor other SCIDA Site Engineers as required
Identify cost savings, efficiencies and service improvements
Maintain SCIDA site office continuity documentation
Support the Air SCIDA OSP team during site visits
Engage in professional development and mandatory SCIDA trainingHealth, Safety, Equality & Security

Comply with Telent and MOD Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training
Follow 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 environments
Strong knowledge of JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and relevant British Standards
Experience supporting ECR processes and audit activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident presenter and stakeholder manager
Ability to manage priorities across multiple sites
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
UK National (security requirement)Desirable

Hybrid Technical Advisor (TA) experience
Knowledge of the RIBA process
Service delivery and commercial awareness
Business improvement and cost optimisation experience
DV clearance (or eligibility)Telent - What We Offer

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Company pension scheme
Flexible Benefits portal
Family-friendly policies
Wellbeing and occupational health support
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