Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical (SMITE)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Senior Commissioning Engineer-Mechanical

Location: Barrow in Furness. On-Site

Salary: £35,802-£39,500 Dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment
• Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner
• Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
• To represent the Company on Factory Acceptance Tests and other outworking requirements
• Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with company policy, procedures and legislation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Control of Works and Safe System of Work knowledge
• Testing & Commissioning of air & fluid pipework systems, e.g. air, water, steam, fuel
• Ability to conduct Mechanical System inspections and approve documentation
• HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject AND Experience

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SAP, Windchill
• Previous Boiler Plant knowledge is desirable
• An understanding of COMAH, PSSR & Environmental regulations

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 SMITE Facility Commissioning Team:

Join our team and play a critical role in commissioning. As part of a dynamic six-person team, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) teams, Site & Facilities, Maintenance, Project Teams, Build Delivery, and 3rd-party assurance inspectors.

This role offers a clear path for career growth, with opportunities for development into a Principal Commissioning Engineer. External training is available to support your professional advancement.

We also provide relocation support for all submarine roles, subject to 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.

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: 17th 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.