Engineering Manager - Electrical Engineering (Power)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Manchester is seeking an Engineering Manager for Electrical Engineering (Power) to lead a growing team and manage technical specifications. The role requires substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design and a relevant engineering degree/HND. You will also ensure compliance with engineering policies and contribute to projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including hybrid working and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development.
• Experience of design/development of power systems.
• Experience in power systems modelling and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing engineering staff.
• Performing engineering planning and management activities.
• Assuring maturity of developed solutions.

Skills

Chartership or working towards an Engineering degree

Experience in Electrical Engineering design

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Team Leadership experience

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: Manchester – Hybrid (2 days a fortnight dependent on business needs; also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and managing engineering staff or business partnerships/sub-contracts
• Performing appropriate engineering planning, management and review activities to ensure products are integrated, safe, fully compliant and delivered within agreed requirements for cost, quality, time and schedule
• Assuring the maturity of the developed solutions is appropriate for the specific requirement and that all technical risks and opportunities are captured
• Reviewing the processes and procedures within the span of control to reduce waste, improve efficiency and establish a dynamic and flexible best-in-class capability
• Ensuring all engineering activities are undertaken in line with the Operational Framework and that compliance with all engineering policies is maintained
• Chair LCM Design Reviews and/or technical bid reviews for minor projects and provide significant contribution to larger projects
• Your skills and experiences

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards an Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / Development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Experience in power systems modelling, switchgear, protection and power electronics
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

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.

Relocation support packages are available across Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

The Electrical Engineering (Power) team

As an Engineering Manager, you will be leading the newly formed and growing team of engineers, working on technical specifications and engineering deliverables. You will have the opportunity to work with other areas of the business as well, liaising with various stakeholders. There will also be opportunities for progression.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Additional information

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 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 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 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 at 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 service in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th October 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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