Senior Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Commissioning Lead

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: £38,734 - £48,700

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading test and commissioning activities, de-conflicting tasks, briefing teams, and overseeing work. They will also deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel on shift.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for safe plant operation, maintaining awareness of plant state and consequences of activities.
  • Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements.
  • Carry out routine work with limited supervision and have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment.
  • Liaise/interface with relevant stakeholders to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Instruct and mentor less experienced members of the team with your knowledge and competency.
  • Responsible for research, review, and feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard.
  • Represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements.
  • Deliver assigned activities in line with company policy, procedures, and legislation.
  • Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure, and legislation.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience of Commissioning or maintaining mechanical systems in a highly regulated industry (Oil, Gas, or Nuclear).
  • Experience of working to high levels of detail, recording, and reviewing results.
  • Knowledge of using test equipment and activities required for specific tests.
  • Understanding of the role and how the T&C contributes to the wider business and UK enterprise.
  • Knowledge of safety controls and procedures in a high-risk environment.
  • Experience working with high-pressure systems.
  • Ability to understand complex Mechanical Systems (Drawings, diagrams, and procedures).
  • Awareness of Nuclear Site/Authorisation Conditions.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. They will also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems 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.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.



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