Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Glasgow, responsible for managing electrical systems on naval ships. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, engage in training, and contribute to significant marine engineering projects, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC qualified or extensive commissioning experience.
• Good technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Ability to gain a Seafarers Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set to work of electrical marine systems across the ship platform.
• Act as an Electrical Authorised Person responsible for electrical safety.
• Write technical documentation for trials and audits.

Skills

Technical understanding of electrical systems

Good people skills

Ability to coach and mentor

Education

HNC in technology, engineering, or science-related discipline

HND or Degree in relevant engineering background

Job description

Job Description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

NAVAL SHIP ENGINEERING EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on qualifications and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting to work of electrical marine systems and equipment across the whole ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC and Hotel, Fixed Fire Fighting, LV Distribution, Ships Control Systems, and all electrical and controls aspects of marine systems.
• Acting as an Electrical Authorised Person responsible for safe systems of work for ships' electrical systems, including isolations, permits, and safe progressive energisation of systems.
• Carrying out audits and inspections of electrical ship systems for handover to Commissioning, liaising with ship Operations and Design teams.
• Writing technical documentation to support set to work and trials, such as test forms, minor trials documentation, sea trials serials, and risk assessments.
• Coordinating equipment manufacturers' representatives, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate acceptance of ships systems.
• Using and analysing technical drawings and manuals to fault find ships systems, liaising with design teams to resolve issues.
• Defining the scope of handover for ships' electrical systems and testing requirements to align with overall programme needs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• HNC qualified in a technology, engineering, or science-related discipline or extensive experience in commissioning role.
• Experience in Marine engineering or similar industries.
• Good technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
• Good people skills and ability to work, coach, mentor within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to gain a Seafarers Medical Certificate.

Desirable:

• HND or Degree in relevant engineering background with professional registration.
• Engineering Officer of the Watch qualification through Merchant or Royal Navy.
• Experience with electrical marine systems.
• Academic or professional qualifications to become recognized as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible 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 Commissioning Engineering team:

Join a large, growing team reporting to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. Collaborate with global stakeholders, participate in Equipment Acceptance events, and develop your marine engineering skills through internal and external training. This role offers career progression opportunities and the chance to contribute to the Type 26 programme.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a health condition affecting your performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring security vetting and background checks.

Closing Date: 7th July 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 14th July. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application early.