Senior Mechanical Engineer - Site & Facilities

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Site & Facilities team. The role involves reviewing HVAC and LEV systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in HVAC systems. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant qualifications in Building Services Engineering.
• Membership with a professional engineering body.
• Experience in HVAC and/or LEV systems.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC and LEV system designs for compliance.
• Provide technical advice on HVAC and LEV matters.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

HNC / HND qualification in Building Services Engineering

Completion of British Occupational Health Society P601 in LEV

Membership with a recognised engineering professional body

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

Job description

Overview

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

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 maintaining 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 experience

• 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.

Inclusion and accessibility

You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, 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.

Security and applications

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting; where applicable, this may require leaving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK for the vetting level.

Closing Date: 17 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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