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Job Title: Commissioning Project Leader – Ships – Mechanical
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role will be full time on site
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
Acting as Ships mechanical subject matter expert for test and commissioning
Assisting in creating the test and commissioning plan
Providing SQEP input into design decisions
Assisting in identifying and developing the use of toolsets and software
Leading by example in all aspects of safety and process compliance
Responsible for the development and leadership of a team of mechanical Engineers
Review, authorise and evaluate test documentation to enable safe delivery of a testing / commissioning programme and support contractual acceptance
Deputise for the Commissioning Manager in their absence and act as temporary lead, covering all section meetings
Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure safe control of work, collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders including operations and engineering
Task allocation, delegation and distribution of daily tasks
Skills and experiences:
Essential
Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
Understanding of Ships systems and other associated systems and their testing and commissioning
Understanding of overall submarine systems and their operation
Experience leading a team
Competent with IT systems and software (Microsoft products)
Working knowledge of the Engineering Lifecycle
Desirable
Experience with SAP and Teamcenter
Maritime background would be preferable
CMI Level 5 or equivalent leadership experience
Specialist engineering knowledge and experience in subject area
Knowledge and experience of Submarine Ships Systems and equipment – Tanks, Refrigeration, HVAC, Hydraulics, High Pressure Air, Trim & Ballast Systems, etc
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Test and Commissioning team:
As a Commissioning Project Leader – Ships – Mechanical you will Manage the Test Section & all associated activities, which is delivering as part of a wider Test & Commissioning (T&C) programme or project consisting of a number of major engineering systems, commissioning disciplines, platform assemblies, equipment or software products across Astute and Dreadnought Ships Test Section. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 17th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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