AMS PSR

On behalf of the DSTL, we are looking for an Alarms System Implementation Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 20 month contract based in Salisbury.

DSTL is the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s science and technology organisation, providing unique expertise, crucial insights and delivering battle-winning solutions for the benefit of the nation and allies. DSTL is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field. DSTL supplies specialist and sensitive services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia and worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support.

As an Alarms System Implementation Specialist, your main responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across Dstl Operations to understand, refine, and implement alarm policies and procedures in alignment with Relevant Good Practice (RGP). To ensure these frameworks effectively support alarm system design, management strategies, and the control of Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risks.
• Lead the development of robust alarm systems that enable efficient fault detection and drive appropriate operational responses.
• Act as a key technical authority, contributing to the analysis, assessment, and validation of Dstl’s alarm system designs, while ensuring ongoing monitoring, measurement, and reporting of system performance.
• Create and embed processes that support continuous improvement, and to develop, produce, and deliver new alarm-system training materials and courses to enhance organisational capability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to trainee safety and engineering specialists, helping build future technical expertise within the business.
• Be responsible for developing alarm-related policies, procedures, and guidance documents that will be adopted and implemented across Dstl.

Essential:

• Experience/skills in the implementation and operation of alarm systems such as: Trend, Vista, Schneider Systems (EcoStruxure) and Sauter Systems.
• Previous experience working on alarm systems in a large organisation.
• Excellent understanding of recognised alarm management standards and frameworks (e.g., EEMUA 191, ISA 18.2, IEC 62682).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams, SMEs, and operational staff.
• SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DSTL guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DSTL guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.