SCIDA Site Assurance Engineer

SCIDA Site Engineer - Defence ICT Assurance Location: Field Based - RAF High Wycombe / AIR Command Sector: Defence, MOD, RAF, ICT, Critical National Infrastructure Package: Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Telent is seeking a SCIDA Site Engineer to support the assurance, compliance and governance of ICT and Networks installations within 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 Engineer / SCIDA 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, IT infrastructure, Networks or compliance roles Telecoms, networks 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 / minimum UK residency requirement)Desirable (or trainable): SCIDA experience (Air SCIDA or related environments) Knowledge of JSP standards: 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