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What is the DE&S Engineering Graduate Scheme?
If you are a graduate engineer looking for a career in defence our Engineering Graduate Scheme should be at the top of your list. This scheme provides you with opportunities like no other, as you develop your technical knowledge and skills by working on exciting, innovative and in some cases, highly classified projects that help protect the UK.
The Engineering Graduate scheme is looking for several specialist engineering skills. Whilst you’ll see multiple engineering posts available, we encourage you to apply to the engineering specialism that best reflects your background to help us match you to the best opportunity if you are successful. On the scheme you’ll rotate through four or five engineering placements within DE&S, enabling you to build a portfolio of evidence towards professional registration at IEng or CEng.
What you’ll need
To apply for this scheme, you’ll need:
- GCSE Maths and English Language at a minimum of grade 4 (or an equivalent qualification)
and
- A bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Engineering (or Science) with a minimum grade of 2:2, in a specialist focused subject. Relevant Degree Subjects
- Your degree must be accredited by the relevant Professional Institution, (Engineering Council, Science Council, Society for the Environment, or Institute of Marine Engineers, Scientists & Technologists).
What you’ll do
You’ll rotate through four or five engineering placements within your chosen specialism, Industry Defence Partners, and the Armed Forces to experience every aspect of the project life cycle. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to exploit cutting-edge technology; solve engineering problems and develop upgrades to ensure equipment continues to provide the battle-winning edge our customers need.
In addition to engineering, we will give you the opportunity to gain project management knowledge and experience, working in teams with your fellow graduates, taking different roles to manage a project. This Initial Professional Development is accredited by several Engineering Institutions as a foundation towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
At the end of year two, you’ll go through a ‘regrade’ process. This consists of an interview to describe your achievements whilst on the scheme and present a portfolio of supporting evidence. Following successful completion of the scheme, you could take up a role on promotion within DE&S.
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Course frequently asked questions
Yes. Should you require support with the application process you can contact our Entry Talent team at deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk
DE&S is currently operating a Smarter Working Policy, where hybrid working may be available depending on your placement/project.
However, we cannot specifically advise in advance of you joining the organisation. It could mean being situated in office three times a week, or twice a month. We strongly encourage face-to-face collaboration to network with your peers and gain further experience.
You will be able to discuss your daily working hours with your Delivery Manager on starting.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate scheme, learners will deploy at Senior Technical Specialist 1.
Please contact our Entry Talent team at deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk
