Commissioning Manager - Mechanical (SWS)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Commissioning Manager - Mechanical to manage the Shipyard Installation Test Programme for submarines. You will oversee integration of teams, resolve technical issues, and ensure project plans are executed effectively. Join a diverse environment where you can impact with advanced engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with Test and Commissioning experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of Shipyard Installation Test Programme and Strategic Weapon operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Senior Commissioning Manager for mechanical systems.
• Integrate multidiscipline commissioning teams and resolve engineering conflicts.
• Liaise with Operations Management and support various key meetings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Test and Commissioning

Systems Engineering

Education

HNC Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical or associated discipline

Job description

Job Description - Commissioning Manager - Mechanical (SWS) (00127462)

Commissioning Manager - Mechanical (SWS) - 00127462

Job Title: Commissioning Manager - Mechanical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide support and delegate for the Senior Commissioning Manager Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) – Mechanical
• Integration of multidiscipline commissioning teams, resolution of engineering conflicts between disciplines, systems and capabilities
• Liaise with Operations Management as appropriate to ensure collaborative working to deliver the installation/test programme
• Support to Strategic Weapon Test Group (SWTG), UK/US Technical Exchanges, Working Groups and other key meetings
• Interface with Strategic Weapon Organisation Engineering Team to resolve technical issues
• Develop and maintain relationships with MoD customer and US Department of Defence (DOD SSP) and their contractors to meet customer requirements, and lead in resolution of major issues
• Ensure the Project Plan is implemented through business tools to enable conduct in the Shipyard
• Represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• HNC Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Experience
• Strong engineering background with Test and Commissioning experience
• Degree in Mechanical or associated discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
• Knowledge of the Shipyard Installation Test Programme, its phases and associated documentation
• Knowledge of Strategic Weapon operations and procedural adherence
• Good understanding of the SWS/SWSS mechanical systems beneficial

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 Ship Installation Test Programme Team:

As a member of the Strategic Weapon Test Organisation, you will help manage the delivery of the Shipyard Installation Test Programme (SITP) for the Dreadnought class Submarines. You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Commissioning Manager SWS - Mechanical. You will have the opportunity to integrate with multidisciplined teams and liaise with both internal and external customers.

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: 1 st July 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.