UK Ministry of Defence
DIO - Senior Building & Civil Engineer (B&CE) Technical Manager
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Longfield Green, East of England, IP31 1EE : Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA : Wittering, East of England, PE8 6HB
Job Summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation 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.
This position number is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Due to a growing demand from our customers, we are looking for a forward thinking, collaborative and self-motivated individual to join our motivated team of technical experts. This is an exciting and meaningful time to join DIO and get the opportunity to work on one of the largest estates in the UK.
The successful candidate will lead a range of compliance focused operational challenges – putting safety first, implementing long-term compliance improvement plans, upskilling local teams, identifying opportunities towards Net Zero, to name a few. Everything you do will be in support of a safe and compliant estate and to support the strategic goals of the military. You will be rewarded with a great sense of achievement by supporting the accomplishment of our team outputs and goals to provide excellent facilities for our Service Personnel across multiple MoD locations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver outputs for the Regional Technical Team and provide specialist B&CE technical advice to Infrastructure Managers and frontline staff across military establishments.
- Review projects and infrastructure on active construction sites (travel required; H&S training provided).
- Oversee and progress construction projects with industry partner VIVO, including new builds, refurbishments, and minor works (up to approx. £4M) to support military capability.
- Ensure timely progress through procurement and delivery, maintaining statutory compliance and value for money.
- Engage collaboratively with industry and internal SMEs to achieve optimal technical solutions and assure project delivery.
- Participate in customer engagement forums on estate-related issues and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
- Maintain professional currency through CPD and industry knowledge.
As there is a need to visit multiple sites some of which are not accessible by public transport, a UK Driving Licence is required. Site visits may require an overnight stay (within the Regional Area of Responsibility (AOR)); however this will be agreed in advance.
Person specification
The Successful Candidate Will Meet The Following Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in compliance management across a large portfolio or/and complex organisation
- Experience of working in a property management (or similar) organisation
- Understanding and complying with estate and property related legislative, statutory, regulatory and professional requirements
- Relevant experience of working in highly collaborative environments and/or matrix managed organisations
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Desirable:
Qualifications:
- Hold a BTEC/ SQAHNVQ or SCOTVEC HNC/ HND in relevant field OR Substantial relevant & recent experience in a construction, infrastructure or engineering related discipline and willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification.
Memberships:
- Hold professional membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards, or willing to work towards.
Licences
- Full UK Driving Licence - Due to the location of some of our sites and the work that we do, it is not possible for other transport for most of the time.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.4 (BIFM 8) Understanding Building Design.
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.5 (BIFM 9) Building Fabric Maintenance.
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.4 (BIFM 8) Understanding Building Design.
Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
Benefits
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
- 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
- Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.
Important Notes:
- 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.
- MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Experience:
At sift, candidates will be assessed against the following:
- A CV detailing your job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience
- A statement of suitability (500 words) which should demonstrate how to meet the essential criteria of the role
Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical:
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.4 (BIFM 8) Understanding Building Design.
In the event of a high number of applications the sift will be conducted on the lead criterion of CV.
At interview, candidates will be assessed against experience and the following:
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Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
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Technical:
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.4 (BIFM 8) Understanding Building Design.
- Government Property Profession Competence Framework - EM 1.5 (BIFM 9) Building Fabric Maintenance.
Further Information:
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign.
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