Project Manager – Delivery

BAE Systems (New); Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of plant and equipment for submarine construction. This role offers the chance to influence the build process while managing complex projects and engaging with suppliers across Europe. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and securing funding, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the programme. This position comes with hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and employee discounts. If you are looking for a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in detailing specifications for procurement.
• Background in complex plant and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope of work for SSNA Plant & Equipment Delivery.
• Schedule works plans and engage with European suppliers.

Skills

Specification detailing of plant and equipment

Complex plant and equipment experience

SQEP in Supply Chain contracting

High risk programme management

Submarine fabrication and manufacturing processes

Job description

Job title: Project Manager – Delivery

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: £60,350+ depending on skills and experience + car allowance

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for developing the scope of work for the plant and equipment for the SSNA Plant & Equipment Delivery
• Support the alignment of scope to the construction build programme and delivery and installation of equipment
• Responsible for scheduling the works plans and opportunity to travel and engage with European suppliers
• Manage and secure funding for the programme
• Support the overall delivery and installation of equipment

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experienced in the detailing of specifications of plant and equipment to support ITT’s and securing of funding to support procurement of items
• Experience in complex plant and equipment including civils and infrastructure
• SQEP in Supply Chain contracting arrangements for Site Works Contracts / NEC 4 contracts

Desirable:

• Experienced in managing high risk programmes / projects within Operational Submarine Build Facilities
• Experienced in acting as an LCM project manager associated governance and CAM
• Extensive experience of Submarine fabrication, manufacturing and outfit processes and equipment

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 Operations Facilities Engineering Team:

This is truly an exciting opportunity which will enable you to influence how the boat is built. You will be expected to travel overseas to supplier sites to engage and foster better relations. With the potential for supporting the Dreadnought Jigs, this role will provide further career development and opportunities with BAE Systems.

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, 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 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: 2nd April 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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