Job Title: Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing independent inspection, surveillance and concurrence of nuclear work on facilities, plant, equipment and nuclear support services
• Inspecting and assessing the business’s capability to progress the submarine build and/or projects
• Inspecting the business against the requirements of relevant legislation
• Communicating the conclusions of inspections and their findings to various stakeholders
• Independently assessing the business’ emergency arrangements exercises
• Providing oversight and challenge to various safety/security committees and groups
• Maintaining oversight of Independent Peer Review activity related to safety documentation
• Developing, maintaining and deploying an effective Operational Experience feedback system

Your skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions and working on a nuclear licenced site
• Experience of managing programmes of work within the nuclear industry
• Experience of engaging and influencing senior management and external regulators

Desirable:

• Marine Engineering Submariner background
• Nuclear Plant Operators or experience of Nuclear Submarine Build & Commissioning
• Degree or equivalent in STEM subject
• Experience in Audit & Regulation

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

The Independent Nuclear Assurance Team:
The Independent Nuclear Assurance team acts as the internal regulator for the Submarines business, forming an evidence-based independent view of the business’ nuclear and radiological safety and security performance.

We offer relocation support 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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

Closing Date: 9th October 2025