SDA - Engineering System Owner Design Authority Safety & Environment
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £62,900 to £66,100 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | BS34 8JH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 423516 |
Summary
In Service Submarine Team (ISM) are responsible for delivering “safe to Operate” submarines to maintain CASD and National Capability. The ESO SE post manages the Whole Submarine Safety & Environmental Section (DAWS) within ISM to ensure ISM provides timely and effective support to the Submarine Fleet and contributes to the delivery of the ISM outputs specified in the Submarine Support Management Programme (SSMP) and ISM Engineering and Safety Plans.
Working within ISM, the post holder is the Engineering System Owner and Subject Matter Expert for Platform and Platform Systems
ISM-PCE-DepHd (as Platform Authority) (PA) to be the secretary for the Platform Systems Safety Committee (PSSC)
Responsible for the management and delivery of the Safety Management System and arrangements for managing safety risk through the fleet lifecycle, supporting the PA/PCE in communicating the nuclear and platform safety risks to the Duty Holders (ODH, DDH and SDH).
Responsible for the production, management, maintenance and delivery of the Platform Safety Cases along with management of the interfaces and boundaries with all supporting safety cases
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for Laid-Up Submarines under the current SDDI MOU, ISM remains the maintenance authority for submarines in lay-up awaiting defuel and disposal
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for all in service submarines in the two classes: ASTUTE and VANGUARD Classes (including platforms in DMP).
Responsible for providing the assurance to the PA, that the safety arrangements and documentation supporting platforms transferred from build into In-Service is fit for purpose.
Responsible for providing safety oversight to all platform design changes ensuring whole boat safety and interfaces to key systems are assessed and maintained to design intent.
Responsible for providing assurance to the PA that all materials temporarily or permanently taken onto platforms are approved in accordance with NATG and ISM processes, including those from both NP and TSPTs.
Responsible for the management and delivery of the Safety Management System and arrangements for managing safety risk through the fleet lifecycle, supporting the PA/PCE in communicating the nuclear and platform safety risks to the Duty Holders (ODH, DDH and SDH).
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for all in service submarines in the two classes: ASTUTE and VANGUARD Classes (including platforms in DMP).
Responsible for providing the assurance to the PA, that the safety arrangements and documentation supporting platforms transferred from build into In-Service is fit for purpose.
Responsible for providing safety oversight to all platform design changes ensuring whole boat safety and interfaces to key systems are assessed and maintained to design intent.
Responsible for providing assurance to the PA that all materials temporarily or permanently taken onto platforms are approved in accordance with NATG and ISM processes, including those from both NP and TSPTs.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
Working within ISM, the post holder is the Engineering System Owner and Subject Matter Expert for Platform and Platform Systems
ISM-PCE-DepHd (as Platform Authority) (PA) to be the secretary for the Platform Systems Safety Committee (PSSC)
Responsible for the management and delivery of the Safety Management System and arrangements for managing safety risk through the fleet lifecycle, supporting the PA/PCE in communicating the nuclear and platform safety risks to the Duty Holders (ODH, DDH and SDH).
Responsible for the production, management, maintenance and delivery of the Platform Safety Cases along with management of the interfaces and boundaries with all supporting safety cases
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for Laid-Up Submarines under the current SDDI MOU, ISM remains the maintenance authority for submarines in lay-up awaiting defuel and disposal
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for all in service submarines in the two classes: ASTUTE and VANGUARD Classes (including platforms in DMP).
Responsible for providing the assurance to the PA, that the safety arrangements and documentation supporting platforms transferred from build into In-Service is fit for purpose.
Responsible for providing safety oversight to all platform design changes ensuring whole boat safety and interfaces to key systems are assessed and maintained to design intent.
Responsible for providing assurance to the PA that all materials temporarily or permanently taken onto platforms are approved in accordance with NATG and ISM processes, including those from both NP and TSPTs.
Responsible for the management and delivery of the Safety Management System and arrangements for managing safety risk through the fleet lifecycle, supporting the PA/PCE in communicating the nuclear and platform safety risks to the Duty Holders (ODH, DDH and SDH).
Responsible for the safety case management, safety management and safety/ nuclear risks for all in service submarines in the two classes: ASTUTE and VANGUARD Classes (including platforms in DMP).
Responsible for providing the assurance to the PA, that the safety arrangements and documentation supporting platforms transferred from build into In-Service is fit for purpose.
Responsible for providing safety oversight to all platform design changes ensuring whole boat safety and interfaces to key systems are assessed and maintained to design intent.
Responsible for providing assurance to the PA that all materials temporarily or permanently taken onto platforms are approved in accordance with NATG and ISM processes, including those from both NP and TSPTs.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.