Principal Engineer – HVAC – FTC

BAE Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in HVAC systems to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will be responsible for conducting complex technical analyses, developing designs, and managing stakeholder relationships. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and want to contribute to exciting projects, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Marine Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with Chilled Water Systems and stakeholder management essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analyses and prepare reports for engineering problems.
• Develop designs and maintain quality standards in assigned areas.

Skills

Marine Mechanical Engineering

Chilled Water Systems Design

Stakeholder Management

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Job title:Principal Engineer – HVAC – FTC

Location:Scotstoun – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:Up to £67,300 (dependent on skills and experience) – 2 years fixed term contract (FTC)

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
• Prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained
• Act as main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
• Provide progress reports for allocated work packages, ensuring that the agreed scope is delivered within budget
• Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need
• Develop the team through the L&D and performance management process, identifying training and development requirements and skill gaps
• Provide technical support to Senior Management team members

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification and/or experience within a Marine Mechanical Engineering discipline (Fluid Systems)
• Experience with Chilled Water Systems/Refrigeration Systems design and knowledge of equipment
• Experienced in management of large stakeholder groups and supplier coordination

Desirable:

• Experience in other relevant Mechanical Systems. (HVAC Systems / Building Services)
• Experience in the design, build, integration, support and operation of Naval ships
• Control Systems knowledge relevant to Chilled Water / Refrigeration / HVAC

Applicants should ideally be Degree qualified or have equivalent experience, likely to be in a technology, engineering, science or IT related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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 Canada HVAC & Chilled Water Systems team:

This role offers a varied scope of work over the next few years, working within a collaborative environment on a fast-paced project providing engineering solutions to a varied stakeholder community. It requires deep specialist knowledge in mechanical aspects of Chilled Water/HVAC Systems to solve complex design challenges. The position involves understanding business processes and coordinating engineering activities to meet objectives while maintaining quality and cost efficiency. Within this role you will work close with suppliers, the customer, and other BAE functions

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home

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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date:14th May 2025 – Interviews will be taking place w/c 26th May

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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