Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader – Mechanical

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and aerospace company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader - Mechanical to manage test sections and associated activities. The successful candidate will drive the commissioning plan and support a diverse team of engineers. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and experience in nuclear systems. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting and coaching a diverse team in complex environments.
• Understanding of overall submarine systems and their operation.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of the test and commissioning plan.
• Support the Reactor Test Group, authorising test documentation.
• Review engineering outputs and documents.

Skills

Understanding of Nuclear System

Team support and coaching

Proficient with IT systems

Planning test and commissioning programmes

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader - Mechanical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (On-site)

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Driving the delivery of the test and commissioning plan
• Supporting a team of nuclear mechanical commissioning engineers
• Supporting the Reactor Test Group (RTG), authorising the suite of test documentation
• Authorised Person in the permit to work process
• Reviewing engineering outputs and documents
• Imbedding learning from experience (LFE)

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Degree/HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Nuclear System and other associated systems and their testing and commissioning
• Understanding of overall submarine systems and their operation
• Experience supporting and coaching a diverse team in complex environments
• Proficient with IT systems and software (Microsoft products)
• Planning test and commissioning programmes

Desirable

• Excellent people mentorship and development skills
• Cat B Nuclear Operator or relevant nuclear industry experience (Ideally from a nuclear steam raising plant)
• Experience of nuclear licensed or COMAH sites
• Embedment of Learning from Experience (LFE)

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 RTS Commissioning Team

As a Commissioning Project Lead – Mechanical, you will plan and manage a test section and all associated activities, delivering as part of wider test & commissioning (T&C) programme or project consisting of several major engineering systems, commissioning disciplines, platform assemblies, equipment or software products. This role will provide you the opportunity to be involved in embedding LFE to the rest of the programme and realisation of test commissioning strategy and provide input to support the delivery process. You will be responsible for a large group of Commissioning Engineers at various levels & disciplines, offering a broad range of technical skill & knowledge to on a unique project that is part of the national endeavour. 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

7th January 2026

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.

Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.