Principal Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical. This role involves mentoring team members, conducting commissioning activities for Integrated Systems on submarines, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits including hybrid working options and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industrial environment.
• Ability to instruct and mentor team members.
• Detailed understanding of engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Conduct commissioning activities on Integrated Systems.
• Deputise for the Commissioning Project Leader when required.

Skills

Knowledge of commissioning or maintenance

Knowledge of safety controls & procedures

Knowledge of PLC Systems

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

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.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
• Work with a group of Electrical Engineers in the Integrated Systems test Section
• Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
• Deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel
• Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
• To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge of either commissioning or maintenance within a similar industrial environment
• Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems and Electrical Testing

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 Test & Commissioning Team

As a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for commissioning of all Integrated Systems test Section systems across Dreadnought submarines and off boat rigs.

Role activities

You will be carrying out daily commissioning activities and reporting into the commissioning project leader. In this role you will have the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career.

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.

Accessibility and security

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 previously held clearances, 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 19 September 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. LI-KP1 LI-Hybrid