Commissioning Project Leader - Mechanical (Ships)

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Commissioning Project Leader - Mechanical (Ships)

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

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

1. Acting as Ships mechanical subject matter expert for test and commissioning
2. Assisting in creating the test and commissioning plan
3. Providing SQEP input into design decisions
4. Assisting in identifying and developing the use of toolsets and software
5. Leading by example in all aspects of safety and process compliance
6. Responsible for the development and leadership of a team of Mechanical Engineers
7. Review, authorise and evaluate test documentation to enable safe delivery of a testing / commissioning programme and support contractual acceptance
8. Deputise for the Commissioning Manager in their absence and act as temporary lead, covering all section meetings
9. Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure safe control of work, collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders including operations and engineering
10. Task allocation, delegation and distribution of daily tasks

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Degree / HNC / HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
2. Understanding of ships systems and other associated systems and their testing and commissioning
3. Understanding of overall submarine systems and their operation
4. Experience leading a team
5. Competent with IT systems and software (Microsoft products)
6. Working knowledge of the Engineering Lifecycle

Desirable:

1. Experience with SAP and Teamcenter
2. Maritime background would be preferable
3. Specialist engineering knowledge and experience in subject area
4. Knowledge and experience of Submarine Ship Systems and equipment - Tanks, Refrigeration, HVAC, Hydraulics, High Pressure Air, Trim & Ballast Systems, etc.

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Test and Commissioning team:

As the Commissioning Project Leader - Mechanical (Ships), you will manage a test section and 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.

This role will provide the opportunity to be involved in the build and commissioning stages of submarine development and the implementation and realisation of test and commissioning strategy and provide input to support the delivery phases. We offer relocation support across all Submarine 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 25th April 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.