Join Our Team as a Site & Facilities Electrical Engineer (HV)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Salary: £45,628 - £61,500 (commensurate with skills and experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
As a key player in our team, you'll be at the forefront of electrical engineering, ensuring our site standards and processes are top-notch. Your responsibilities will include:
* Defining site standards, processes, and technical requirements for electrical engineering related to equipment, systems, and facilities.
* Conducting reviews and assessments of design proposals to ensure compliance with appropriate processes and standards.
* Producing technical documentation and reports that support our engineering goals.
* Engaging in problem-solving and addressing engineering issues related to your expertise.
* Serving as the point of contact for High Voltage issues concerning site electrical systems.
* Leading improvements in policy, equipment, and capabilities while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in High Voltage systems. Here’s what you’ll need:
* Proven experience as an electrical engineer with expertise in 11kV systems.
* Experience in an industrial engineering environment, familiar with commercial standards.
* A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g., HND with relevant experience).
* Registration with an engineering professional institute and the ability to achieve chartered status.
* Demonstrated leadership experience within an engineering environment.
* Proven engineering experience in a technical role with transferable skills, such as assurance.
* Experience in a Nuclear Environment or similar highly regulated business is desirable.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our team members! Alongside a competitive pension scheme, you’ll enjoy:
* Employee share plans
* An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
* A green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) Team:
Join a dynamic team that supports a wide range of electrical disciplines. You’ll have opportunities to learn and develop in LV, HV, C&I, and Communications. Each day brings new challenges, allowing you to problem-solve and drive innovative solutions. As our Barrow site infrastructure expands, you’ll play a vital role in developing new facilities and enhancing existing systems.
We also offer relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential in a supportive environment. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 29th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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