Commissioning Project Leader – Mechanical
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Overview
Job Title: Commissioning Project Leader – Mechanical
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
This role involves planning and managing testing and commissioning activities for a Test Section as part of the wider Test & Commissioning (T&C) programme or project. The position supports embedding first-of-a-kind lessons and the development of the test commissioning strategy.
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Responsibilities
Driving the delivery of the test and commissioning plan
Leading a team of mechanical commissioning engineers
Supporting the Reactor Test Group authorising the suite of test documentation
Authorised Person in the permit to work process
Reviewing and commenting on engineering outputs and documents
Embedding learning from experience
Essential qualifications
Degree/HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
Understanding of Nuclear System and other associated systems and their testing and commissioning
Understanding of overall submarine systems and their operation
Experience in coaching a team
Proficient with IT systems and software (Microsoft products)
Planning test and commissioning programmes
Desirable qualifications
Excellent people mentorship and development skills
Cat B Nuclear Operator or relevant nuclear industry experience
Experience of nuclear licensed or COMAH sites
Embedment of LFE
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.
Team and Role Context
As a Commissioning Project Lead – Mechanical, you will plan for and manage a Test Section and all associated activities, which is delivering as part of wider Test & Commissioning (T&C) programme or project consisting of a number of major engineering systems, commissioning disciplines, platform assemblies, equipment or software products. This role will provide you the opportunity to be involved in embedding first-of-a-kind LFE to the rest of the class program and realisation of test commissioning strategy and provide input to support the delivery process. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting 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 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 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.
Additional details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime