The force behind the forces

The Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) is a community of 9,000 professional Engineers and Scientists, working within the Ministry of Defence Civil Service, to equip and support the defence of the UK with state of the art technology. The UK needs advanced equipment and technology to protect it’s interests and to contribute to strengthening international peace and security. These aims are increasingly dependent on scientific and technological advances to maintain the ability to operate effectively

Diverse career opportunities

Do you have the vision and foresight to manage multi-million pound defence projects at the forefront of technology? Do you have the potential to lead people and work effectively and collaboratively in teams? Do you possess strong problem-solving and negotiating skills? Do you want to work with a range of individuals from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and cultures? Do you want to be a part of a force for good in the world? Do you want to make a difference?

Prestigious accredited Graduate Scheme

Our prestigious Graduate Training Scheme is accredited by IMechE, IEE, ICE, RINA, IoP, and RAes and will provide you with a package of work placements and training courses, tailored to your development needs and lasting up to two years. Over and above your salary, the investment in support of your personal professional development will be around £20,000 per year! On successful completion of the Scheme you will be promoted to your first professional post and the opportunities are there for you to achieve Chartered status in around fours years from commencement of the scheme.

Salary from £22,400 p.a. rising to £24,725 on successful completion of the Graduate Scheme

The Ministry Defence is an Equal Opportunity Employer aiming for the widest possible diversity in its workforce.

You should hold a minimum of a second-class honours degree in any of the following subjects:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Building Services Engineering 
• Electrical + Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering 
• General Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Systems Engineering
• Naval Architecture/Ship Science
• Marine Engineering
• Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
• Physics
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Material Science

Engineering Degrees must be accredited by the relevant institution. Other similar disciplines may also be considered. These posts are classed as Reserved, so to apply for this Scheme, you must be British or hold dual nationality, one of which must be British.

Are you the person we are looking for?

To find out more visit; www.desg.mod.uk

We will be happy to advise you, so if you want find out more please telephone: 01225-449368

Please see www.desg.mod.uk for the application dates and deadlines.