Site Engineer - SCIDA
Location: Field Based - Blandford Forum, NATS Swanwick and wider RAF / MOD sites across Dorset & Hampshire
Sector: Defence, MOD, RAF, ICT, Critical National Infrastructure
Package: Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits
About the Role
Telent is seeking a SCIDA Site Engineer to support the assurance, compliance and governance of ICT installations across RAF and MOD environments.
This role sits within the SCIDA (Site Coordinating Installation Design Authority) function - a mandated MOD assurance role responsible for ensuring that ICT systems are designed, installed and maintained in line with Defence policy, engineering standards and security requirements.
We are open to experienced SCIDA engineers as well as defence, telecoms or regulated‑sector engineers who have worked in compliance‑led or assurance environments and are ready to step into a formal SCIDA role with full training and support.
What You'll Be Doing
ICT Assurance & SCIDA Service Delivery
Act as the engineering and compliance focal point for allocated RAF / MOD sites
Deliver SCIDA services in line with JSP 453, Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and related Defence standards
Review designs, installations and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to identify risks and non‑compliance
Conduct site inspections, post‑installation assurance and audits
Provide clear technical guidance and briefings to RAF personnel, contractors and project teams
Attend siting boards, surveys and MOD / RAF meetings as requiredEngineering & Compliance Support
Support and, where appropriate, chair ECR and engineering review meetings
Advise Site Executives, OC Engineers and other stakeholders on engineering compliance
Contribute to SCIDA documentation, Engineering Instructions and continuous improvement activity
Support estate‑wide assessments and reporting as requiredThis is an independent, field‑based role with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, operating within live Defence environments.
Who We're Open To
We are deliberately open‑minded on background and welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the right mindset, experience and credibility, including:
Directly Relevant Backgrounds
Existing SCIDA Site / Field Engineers
Defence ICT / CIS Engineers with SCIDA exposure
Engineers from RAF, MOD or Armed Forces backgroundsStrong Transferable Backgrounds (SCIDA training provided)
Ex‑RAF or Armed Forces engineers involved in ICT, CIS, infrastructure or compliance roles
Telecoms, network or infrastructure engineers from highly regulated environments (Defence, CNI, utilities, rail, nuclear, aviation)
ICT assurance, compliance or audit engineers used to working to formal standards and governanceIf you have worked in an environment where engineering assurance, documentation quality, safety and security matter - we want to hear from you.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential (must have or be able to demonstrate):
Experience working in regulated or compliance‑led engineering environments
Strong understanding of engineering standards, inspections, assurance or governance
Ability to work independently across multiple sites
Confident stakeholder communication, including at senior level
Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance (UK National requirement)Desirable (or trainable):
SCIDA experience (Air SCIDA or related environments)
Knowledge of JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600, DICTIS, JSP 375
MOD CIS / ICT / ATM exposure
Cryptographic / TEMPEST awareness
Experience supporting or reviewing Engineering Change RequestsSCIDA Foundation training will be provided for candidates with the right transferable experience.
Why Join Telent?
Work on mission‑critical Defence infrastructure
Clear development pathway within the SCIDA discipline
Structured training, mentoring and professional development
Competitive salary, company vehicle and flexible benefits
Collaborative, inclusive culture aligned to Telent's valuesTelent Values
Be Collaborative | Be Customer Focused | Be Inclusive | Take Responsibility