Overview
SCIDA Field Engineer – Telecoms / Defence / RAF Support. Location: Coningsby / Lincoln region – Field-Based. Industry: Defence, MOD, RAF, Telecoms, Critical National Infrastructure. Package: Competitive Salary and Vehicle and Flexible Benefits. Join Telent and become part of the team that helps keep the UK’s critical national infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you’ll work at the heart of Defence ICT assurance, supporting the RAF and wider MOD estate by ensuring that ICT systems are designed, installed and maintained to the highest security, safety and engineering 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. We are seeking professionals ideally from Telecoms, RAF, Armed Forces or Defence engineering backgrounds, confident working independently and travelling across Lincolnshire and RAF Coningsby site.
Full Right to Work in the UK, eligibility to gain NPPV3 / SC Security Clearance required, and DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required.
Responsibilities
SCIDA Field Engineer - What You’ll Do
* SCIDA Service Delivery
* Serve as the point of contact for allocated sites, reporting to the Area Manager
* Deliver SCIDA services in accordance with Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and JSP 453
* Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings to support project delivery
* Conduct initial design reviews and identify compliance risks
* Perform post-installation inspections and coordinate resolution of issues
* Report non-compliances in design, installation or policy to appropriate stakeholders
* Provide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel and Air SCIDA Engineers
* Ensure CAIFRE requirements are applied (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Flexibility, Resilience, Economy)
* Verify that installations match approved plans and update CMDB data accordingly
* Engineering & Project Support
* Contribute to SCIDA documentation and Engineering Instructions
* Chair engineering meetings and participate in ECR reviews
* Advise Site Executives and OC Engineers on engineering compliance
* Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise when required
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
* Conduct site assessments and produce cost estimates for SCIDA support
* Offer specialist knowledge (e.g., confined spaces, working at height, fire safety)
* Secondary Responsibilities
* Support pan-estate assessments and contribute to quarterly progress reporting
* Complete mandatory SCIDA training and engage in PDR processes
* Provide cover for colleagues during absence and maintain continuity documentation
* Identify business opportunities and pursue professional development (CEng, IEng, NVQs)
* Gain awareness of company financial drivers and broader Telent teams
Health, Safety, Equality & Security
* Follow Telent and MOD Health & Safety and Environmental Protection regulations
* Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training
* Comply with MOD security protocols when handling protected information
* SC Clearance required
* UK National requirement
* DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required
Who You Are
You are a structured, disciplined and self-motivated engineer with strong Defence industry ICT experience. You work confidently across multiple locations, communicate effectively at senior level, and produce clear technical documentation. Experience in SCIDA, RAF engineering, Telecoms or MOD related ICT gives you the capability to interpret standards, assess compliance and guide safe, secure and high-quality installations.
Key Requirements
* SCIDA Foundation courses (desirable, but will be provided if not already held)
* SCIDA experience (AIR or other related environments)- Essential
* Working and practical knowledge of JSP 440, JSP 453, DICTIS, JSP 375, BS Standards, SIs, SDIP-29/2
* Experience with MoD CIS/ICT/ATM systems
* Crypto and/or TEMPEST awareness
* SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
* UK National security requirement
* DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required
* Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
* Experience briefing senior stakeholders
* Knowledge of H&S regulations and engineering standards
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites
* Compliance, inspection and technical reporting experience
Telent - What We Offer
* 26 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays (buy/sell available)
* Company pension
* Access to the Flexible Benefits portal
* Family-friendly policies
* Wellbeing and occupational health support
* Telent Reward Scheme – discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, can be themselves and can thrive. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused, Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility
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