Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site & Facilities

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure compliance and provide expert advice on HVAC and LEV systems. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on maintaining engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND qualification, relevant HVAC/LEV background, and be a member of a professional engineering body. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing HVAC and LEV system designs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice on HVAC and LEV matters.
• Skilled in preparing detailed technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC and LEV system designs from external contractors.
• Prepare detailed documentation to support HVAC and LEV implementations.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

HNC / HND qualification in Building Services Engineering or closely related discipline

Completion of British Occupational Health Society P601 in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

Membership with a recognised engineering professional body

Proven background in design, installation or maintenance of HVAC and/or LEV systems

Job description

Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site and Facilities

Location: Barrow–in–Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: GBP40,748 + Dependent on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Review HVAC and LEV system designs from external contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with current legislation, regulations, and site–specific standards
• Provide expert technical advice and recommendations on HVAC and LEV matters across the wider business
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to ensure new and existing LEV systems comply fully with regulatory requirements
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to support the implementation of new or upgraded HVAC and LEV systems
• Work closely with end users to define system requirements for HVAC and LEV installations
• Support Principal Engineers in developing and maintain site engineering standards related to HVAC and LEV systems
• Ensure all new or modified assets meet current regulatory standards and satisfy stakeholder expectations
• Assist project teams by reviewing installation and commissioning activities where HVAC / LEV expertise is required

Your skills and experiences:

• HNC / HND qualification in Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Completion of British Occupational Health Society P601 in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), or equivalent LEV training
• Membership with a recognised engineering professional body such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), with a clear path towards Chartered Engineer status
• Proven background in the design, installation or maintenance of HVAC and/or LEV systems

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 Mechanical Site & Facilities team:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site & Facilities, you will be part of a multi–disciplinary team of suitably qualified and experienced professionals across Electrical, Mechanical and Civil / Structural engineering. The primary focus of the team is to define and maintain site engineering standards and requirements for equipment, systems, and facilities in compliance with relevant legislation and operational processes. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12 th August 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.