Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

BAE Systems (New); Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, where you will play a key role in one of the UK's most complex engineering programs. This full-time onsite position offers the chance to work on first-of-class submarines, mentoring less experienced engineers and ensuring all commissioning activities are executed safely and effectively. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company empowers you to make a real difference while providing a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave incentives, and flexible working options. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Test and Commissioning with a strong understanding of safety in high-risk environments.
• Ability to mentor less experienced team members and keep accurate records of work.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Commissioning Project Leader and supervise personnel on shift.
• Oversee Test and Commissioning activities ensuring compliance with policy and legislation.

Skills

Test and Commissioning experience

Knowledge of safety controls and procedures

Ability to interpret drawings and diagrams

Technical Author experience

Understanding of Risk Assessments (COSHH)

Experience with Oil, Steam, and Rotatory equipment

Job description

Job title: Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This is a full-time onsite role

Salary: Circa £44,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Deputise for the Commissioning Project Leader as and when is required, including supervision of personnel on shift
• Oversee all Test and Commissioning activities ensuring all works are carried out as required by policy, procedure and legislation
• To carry out routine work with limited supervision and have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment
• Instruct and mentor less experienced members of the team within knowledge and competency
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out and production of Test and Commissioning documentation
• Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all relevant systems and strong knowledge of other system interfaces

Your skills and experiences:

• Have experience within Test and Commissioning, understanding the different role and responsibilities
• Detailed knowledge of safety controls and procedures in a high-risk environment
• Ability to interpret drawings and diagrams
• Technical Author experience
• Understanding of Risk Assessments (COSHH)
• Experience working with Oil, Steam, and/or Rotatory equipment

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive 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 Mechanical Commissioning team:

As the Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will be joining one of the most complex engineering programmes nationally. It is an opportunity to work on first of class submarines, sharing your knowledge and mentoring less experienced engineers to help achieve our goals. You will also be involved in key event testing for Dreadnought on new designs. 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, 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.

Closing Date: 6^th February 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.