Senior Mechanical Engineer - Site & Facilities

ZipRecruiter; Dalton-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure compliance with HVAC and LEV systems. You will provide technical advice, collaborate with various stakeholders, and prepare documentation while contributing to regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering and be on the path to Chartered Engineer status. This position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Employee share plans

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven background in the design, installation or maintenance of HVAC and/or LEV systems.
• Completion of P601 LEV training or equivalent.
• Path towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC and LEV system designs for compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on HVAC and LEV matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation for HVAC and LEV systems.
• Support project teams with HVAC/LEV expertise.

Skills

HVAC system design

LEV system design

Technical documentation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

HNC / HND in Building Services Engineering

Membership with a recognized engineering professional body

Job description

Overview

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: £40,748 Dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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 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.

Security & Vetting

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 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Application Details

Closing Date: 17 th September 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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