Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Medirest Signature; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical engineering sector is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. This hybrid role involves writing technical documentation, conducting electrical testing, and collaborating across teams on complex systems. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM required.
• Experience with electrical testing and fault finding essential.
• Knowledge of marine electrical systems operation and design.

Responsibilities

• Write technical documentation for testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Review technical drawings and liaise with engineering teams.
• Test and set to work platform electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical testing

Functional checks

Fault finding

Safety controls

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM

Degree in relevant electrical engineering discipline

Tools

Team Centre

SCAD

SAP

NXGen

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid - 2 days per fortnight). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Writing technical documentation, including Test Procedures, to support testing, setting to work and commissioning of platform electrical systems
• Reviewing technical drawings/documentation and liaising with the Build/Engineering teams to ensure electrical Test & Commissioning requirements are embedded into the Program Schedule
• Utilising tool business toolsets. Including; Team Centre, SCAD, SAP, NXGen
• Testing and setting to work of platform electrical systems, including complex control and indication

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM
• Experience with electrical testing, functional checks and fault finding
• Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment
• Knowledge and understanding of marine electrical systems operation and design
• Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplined teams and communicate effectively to various levels of seniority

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant electrical engineering discipline and professional registration with and Engineering Council
• Previous roles within the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy in an electrical engineering capacity (i.e. Officer of the Watch)

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:

You will be reporting into the Commissioning Project Leader and be part of a growing team working on a new programme. There is also the ability to gain experience from our existing Dreadnought & Astute programmes with the potential of some International Travel to support our Engineering selection processes. 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 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.

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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