Marshall Engineer - SCIDA (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)
SCIDA Marshall Engineer Telent are now looking for a SCIDA Marshall Engineer to support the recent takeover of the RAF SCIDA programme. This Flexible Work Location role will see you delivering specialist SCIDA oversight, guiding Project Marshall installations, and ensuring engineering compliance across multiple RAF sites, UK wide. If youre motivated by technical assurance, problemsolving, and working at the heart of critical national infrastructure, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact.
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At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger.
You will drive delivery of SCIDA services, project guidance and expertise to Project Marshall and your allocated sites as detailed in the AKKODIS contract and JSP 453, assisting the RAF in maintaining continuity of operational services. Visit sites within your AOR as required to implement ECR and audit processes, resolve SCIDArelated issues and maintain regular contact with onsite engineering teams.
The Marshall Engineer will also act as a focal point for enquiries relating to engineering standards across your allocated sites, with particular focus on JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and relevant British Standards. Provide guidance to site staff, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with change control requirements, including accurate ECR submissions for all ICT and Marshallrelated CIS installations.
Lastly, you will seek opportunities for business development and contribute to continuous improvement across SCIDA service delivery.
What youll do: Act as the SCIDA Engineer at sites as directed by Head of Air SCIDA, serving as subject matter expert for policy aspects related to Navaid and communications equipment during Project Marshall installation and recovery phases.
Provide dedicated guidance on ECR processes, installation standards, and policy requirements across associated workstreams and activities.
Accept responsibility for tasks and issues assigned by Air SCIDA Management, Site Engineers, Marshall DT, RAF Digital or Aquila, including supporting siting boards, special meetings and surveys.
Complete initial scrutiny of designs to identify sitespecific and generic issues before passing ECRs for formal review.
Support SCIDA Engineers with postinstallation inspections, working with installers to agree rectification actions where required.
Identify noncompliances in design, installation standards or policy, informing Air SCIDA teams, project leads, main contractors and subcontractors.
Provide briefings, presentations and updates to SCIDA Engineers and site staff on identified issues.
Undertake related tasks as directed by RAF Digital, 2Gp ATM ERO or Head of Air SCIDA.
Contribute to Engineering Staff Instructions, SCIDA documentation and relevant presentations.
Attend ECR review meetings and engineering boards as needed.
Demonstrate confidence and the ability to operate independently across a diverse estate.
Provide support to SCIDA Site Engineers and assist with Technical Advisor activities within your AOR.
Identify cost savings or business efficiencies to strengthen contract delivery.
Undertake site and facility assessments to determine SCIDA support requirements, producing basic costings where necessary.
Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise as needed.
Deliver subjectmatter knowledge on specific safety or engineering topics (e.g., confined spaces, working at height, electrical cabinet certification).
Produce engineering reports or case studies on specialist topics.
Estimate SCIDA requirements and cost impacts for panestate or exceptional projects, advising Head of Air SCIDA accordingly.
Provide inputs to Quarterly Progress Reports and complete all periodic mandatory training.
Fulfil responsibilities within the PDR process and provide cover for other AORs as required.
Maintain SCIDA site office continuity packs for business assurance.
Identify additional business opportunities and raise them with Head of Air SCIDA.
Pursue relevant professional development (e.g., CEng, IEng, NVQs).
Maintain awareness of Telents business drivers and how Network Services teams operate.
Support assessment of new or additional projects and their impact on estatewide service delivery.
Who you are: Youre a technically strong, analytical and highly organised engineer with recent SCIDA experience and a solid understanding of MOD infrastructure standards. You bring confidence when advising on compliance, enjoy resolving complex engineering issues and have the communication skills to influence senior stakeholders. You thrive in an environment that requires independence, judgement and collaboration across multiple sites, and you are committed to maintaining the integrity and safety of critical operational systems.
Key attributes: Completion of CIDA Foundation Courses (mandatory for engineers and TAs)
Strong written documentation and technical reporting skills
Confident delivering briefs and presentations to senior stakeholders
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and engineering standards
Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites
Experience in compliance, inspection and engineering assurance
Design, management or maintenance experience of MOD CIS/ICT/ATM systems
Awareness of Crypto, TEMPEST and associated protective measures
Working knowledge of JSP 440, JSP 453, DICTIS, JSP 375, relevant UK BS/SIs and SDIP29/2
SC Clearance required
What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers, giving you the opportunity to learn, develop and make an impact. Were growing, and we value the people who make that possible. Were committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and can thrive.
Additional benefits: Competitive starting salary
26 days annual leave + 8 public bank holidays and buy/sell options
Company pension scheme
Familyfriendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping via Telent Rewards
About Telent Were passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and are empowered to reach their full potential. xcunqrw Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative, Be Inclusive, Be Customer Focussed, Take Responsibility.