Job Description

Head of Support Grade: GG13 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The role reports to the Head of Technical Support - Typhoon Programme. The role responsible to manage & develop engineers from Engineering Graduate Programme who are sponsored by Typhoon Programme. The role is responsible to support integration technical support management for all stakeholders: BAE Systems Saudi Arabia, other BAE Systems BU's, MODSAP and particularly relevant RSAF DoAE and DoAM staff. Act as the Functional management in terms of engineering support resource on behalf of the Head Technical Support To manage the delegated authority and engineering processes/procedures/plans which are to be in compliance with Engineering FGM on behalf of Head of Technical Support. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Support all Prime Contract Technical Engineering Support Management activities associated with Typhoon Programme which includes Technical Product Integration, Process/Procedure Developments & improvements. The role will assure that the total technical and maintenance solutions, when integrated together, meets the Customers intended use and has a sustainable through life plan. Manage governance to ensure that a suitable and appropriate engineering management system meet the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Engineering Functional Governance Manuals (FGM).

Support customer RSAF Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering (DoAE) and Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DoAM) interface and support wider Typhoon Programme Technical Support team responsibilities. This requires a frequent engagement to ensure the Customers Engineering and Integrated Through Life Support Requirements are captured, understood, documented and appropriately flowed down to the product and service providers. Manage Engineering Support which include people availability and continued development across the Typhoon Programme. In addition, ensuring that key technical roles are identified and SQEP within the organisations. That includes all individuals holding these roles are licensed through appropriate governance routes and that these delegated authority flow down is documented. Understanding of System Engineering, Through Life Capability Management and Integrated Business Model and convert these into the solutions required (including Organisations, People and Processes). Be innovative & capable to create new processes and generate innovative solutions where an existing solution does not exist. Influencing is required in this role both externally and internally Understanding the role of Prime Contractor. Very good overall and broad engineering expertise, familiar with the whole lifecycle. Be capable of managing complex engineering issues and influencing the Customer and Supplier(s).

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities BAE Systems At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.