Project Leader – Designer Management (Hull & Outfit)

BAE Systems (New); Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Project Leader for Designer Management in Barrow-in-Furness. You will lead a team, ensuring the integration of routed systems and equipment while supporting the Dreadnought programme. This role offers a clear career path and various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Engineering or Designer / Draughtsperson background required.
• Understanding of Pipe and/or HVAC routed systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Designers across the Submarine business.
• Responsible for task management and schedule adherence.

Skills

Engineering

Design

Problem Solving

Education

HNC qualification

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

CAD modelling techniques

PLM toolsets

Job description

Job title: Project Leader – Designer Management (Hull & Outfit)

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:

• Leading and responsible for a team of Designers who will have different levels of experience and knowledge across the Submarine business
• Responsible for the 3D integration of routed systems and equipment’s as well as outputs e.g. 2D diagrams, installation drawings, parts lists and BoM maturity etc
• Supporting the Dreadnought programme in delivering to schedule, cost, safety and quality
• Development of members of your team in your people management hierarchy e.g. PDR’s, PDP’s Quality / Code of Conduct discussions and training needs etc
• Work with all stakeholder groups to solve problems and drive solutions between design requirements, spatial constraints, build and operability. Liaising with the senior management team and our clients
• Responsible for task management, progress reporting and schedule adherence of the team

Your skills and experiences:

• Engineering or Designer / Draughtsperson background
• Understanding of Pipe and/or HVAC routed systems as well as integration of Compartments within your area
• Understanding of Engineering Standards and Processes

Desirable:

• Experience working through various lifecycle stages of design and build e.g. Detail Design and Outputs to build
• Understanding of CAD modelling techniques and PLM toolsets e.g. Foran and Teamcenter
• HNC qualification or recognised apprenticeship

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 leave incentive.

The Design Management Team:

As a Project Leader you will report to and support your Engineering Manager in delivering Designer tasks / outputs in line with programme demands such as 2D and 3D routes in the integrated CAD model. This role will also offer a clear career path for progression whilst also having the ability to support with further education for those seeking these opportunities. We offer relocation support 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:29th May 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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