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Telent Technology Services Ltd
SCIDA Field Engineer - Telecoms / Defence / RAF Support
Location: Blandford Forum / Swanwick - Field-Based
Industry: Defence, MOD, RAF, Telecoms, Critical National Infrastructure
Package: Competitive Salary; 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 between Blandford Forum and the Swanwick / Hampshire areas.
Full Right to Work in the UK, eligibility to gain NPPV3 / SC Security Clearance required, and DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required.
As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you will deliver SCIDA services, conduct engineering assurance, and provide specialist guidance across allocated sites across Blandford Forum and Swanwick locations. You will support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), complete site inspections, undertake design reviews, and advise on compliance with JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and key British Standards.
Working closely with RAF site teams, Air SCIDA Engineers and your Telent Area Manager, you will help maintain continuity of operational services while ensuring safe, compliant and secure ICT installations.
This is a hands-on field-based engineering role with significant responsibility and influence across RAF operational environments.
SCIDA Service Delivery
Engineering & Project Support
Secondary Responsibilities
Health, Safety, Equality & Security
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.
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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About Telent
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available.
When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.
Brilliance brought together.
Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed
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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year
Experience: 3 years required
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