Head of Engineering In Service Electrical (Services Engineering) – Submarines

Head of Engineering In‑Service Electrical (Services Engineering) – Submarines

Full Time – Derby

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct PWR1 & 2 Electrical Work Packages throughout the Submarines Business to support the In‑Service availability of PWR1 and PWR2 platforms.
• Manage the delivery of the Vanguard Class Manoeuvring Room Trainer and Maintenance Training Aid contract to ensure Vanguard class crew training meets the desired performance objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for In‑Service Electrical technical, programme and personnel matters in support of the UK submarine programme.
• Represent the business on technical issues with customers and other stakeholders.
• Provide top‑level programmes with electrical/technical leadership and comply with the Engineering function's policies and within the Chief Engineer’s Terms of Reference.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Services Engineering Electrical Department including people management and development.
• Maintain and develop Electrical Function Capability to meet current and future requirements.
• Support the resolution of emergent electrical technical and safety issues and the operation of the Safety Management system.
• Assist the Availability, Safety, Sustainability, Waterfront and Astute Programme teams to devise workstreams for products and related services, such that committed tasks are shown to be necessary, practicable and affordable.
• Facilitate improvements in engineering processes, methods and capabilities.
• Understand and implement HSE policies and provide visible leadership of HSE issues.
• Priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering/Science degree and Chartered Engineer status.
• Knowledge of plant technical and operational attributes.
• Knowledge of product safety cases and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of through‑life management requirements.
• Project management skills.
• UK nationality; dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work.

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