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.

The Role: 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.

SCIDA Field Engineer - What You’ll Do: SCIDA Service Delivery

Serve as the point of contact for allocated sites, reporting to the Area Manager

Deliver SCIDA services in accordance with Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and JSP 453

Attend siting boards,



surveys and RAF/MOD meetings to support project delivery

Conduct initial design reviews and identify compliance risks

Perform post-installation inspections and coordinate resolution of issues

Report non-compliances in design, installation or policy to appropriate stakeholders

Provide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel and Air SCIDA Engineers

Ensure CAIFRE requirements are applied (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Flexibility, Resilience, Economy)

Verify that installations match approved plans and update CMDB data accordingly

Engineering & Project Support

Contribute to SCIDA documentation and Engineering Instructions

Chair engineering meetings and participate in ECR reviews

Advise Site Executives and OC Engineers on engineering compliance

Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise when required

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

Conduct site assessments and produce cost estimates for SCIDA support

Offer specialist knowledge (e.g., confined spaces, working at height, fire safety)

Secondary Responsibilities

Support pan-estate assessments and contribute to quarterly progress reporting

Complete mandatory SCIDA training and engage in PDR processes

Provide cover for colleagues during absence and maintain continuity documentation

Identify business opportunities and pursue professional development (CEng, IEng, NVQs)

Gain awareness of company financial drivers and broader Telent teams

Health, Safety, Equality & Security

Follow Telent and MOD Health & Safety and Environmental Protection regulations





Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training

Comply with MOD security protocols when handling protected information

SC Clearance required

UK National requirement (security)

SCIDA Field Engineer - Who You Are: You are a structured, disciplined and self-motivated engineer with solid 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.

SCIDA Field Engineer - Key Requirements:

SCIDA Foundation courses (mandatory for engineers)

Robust technical documentation and reporting skills

Experience briefing senior stakeholders

Knowledge of H&S; regulations and engineering standards

Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites

Compliance, inspection and technical reporting experience

SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Recent SCIDA experience (AIR or other related environments)

Experience with MoD CIS/ICT/ATM systems

Crypto and/or TEMPEST awareness

Working knowledge of JSP 440, JSP 453, DICTIS, JSP 375, BS Standards, SIs, SDIP-29/2

UK National security requirement

DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required.

Telent - What We Offer:

26 days annual leave; 8 bank holidays (buy/sell available)

Company pension

Access to the Flexible Benefits portal

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing and occupational health support

Telent Reward Scheme – discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping

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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