Consultant Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Consultant Engineer – Mechanical Engineering in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves delivering engineering solutions for advanced submarine platforms, requiring a degree and experience in marine engineering, particularly in naval or military contexts. Candidates will be expected to tackle complex problems, ensure compliance, and mentor team members. Competitive pension scheme and flexible benefits are offered as part of an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant subject with Chartered status preferred.
• Strong problem-solver with ability to tackle complex engineering challenges.
• Experience working on military or naval vessels.

Responsibilities

• Drive the analysis, definition, and delivery of engineering solutions.
• Champion technical assurance ensuring all engineering outputs are compliant.
• Play a pivotal role in governance as a Design Review Assessor.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluid systems engineering

Marine engineering understanding

Knowledge of military or naval vessels

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job Description - Consultant Engineer – Mechanical Engineering (00131956)

Job Title: Consultant Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive the analysis, definition, and delivery of engineering solutions that directly shape programme success and exceed customer expectations
• Use your technical expertise to advance system and process development, taking the lead in solving high-impact engineering challenges
• Champion technical assurance, ensuring all engineering outputs are robust, compliant, and ready for critical programme milestones
• Build influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, acting as a trusted ambassador for engineering
• Inspire and develop colleagues through proactive mentoring while strengthening links with key professional institutions
• Play a pivotal role in governance as a Design Review Assessor and/or through Delegated Authority when required

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree qualified in relevant subject (or equivalent through experience), with Chartered status preferred
• Strong problem-solver with the ability to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions
• Skilled in fluid systems engineering, including pumped compressible and incompressible flows, with solid hydraulics knowledge
• Good understanding of marine engineering; submarine experience is highly desirable
• Experience working on military or naval vessels, with familiarity in defence standards and operational requirements

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 Mechanical Engineering Discipline team:

Join our Mechanical Engineering Discipline group and play a key role in delivering the vital ship services and life‑support systems that power the UK’s current and next‑generation nuclear submarines. You’ll work at the forefront of SSN AUKUS, while also supporting the Dreadnought and Astute programmes – tackling complex technical challenges, owning system‑level issues, and solving problems that span multiple engineering domains. This role gives you the chance to lead design improvements, support critical technical troubleshooting, and build strong customer confidence through high‑quality engineering solutions. You’ll also have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, develop leadership skills, and strengthen your technical expertise while influencing some of the most advanced submarine platforms in the world. 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 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

19th December 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.