Job Description
Job Title:
Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader – Mechanical
(Reactor)
Location:
Barrow-In-Furness, onsite
Salary: Negotiable depending
on experience
You’re expected to have completed
12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and
you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line
manager to ensure
sustained business continuity and to further support your career
development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that
impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your
line manager. If you
don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your
HRBP.
PLEASE NOTE:
Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the
Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your
application for this opportunity.
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.
As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring
your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and
protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in
delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security
solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of
the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a
career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be
doing:
In this role, you will
lead the planning and
delivery of mechanical commissioning activities across a defined
test section, ensuring alignment with wider Test &
Commissioning (T&C) programme objectives. You will take
ownership of
commissioning strategy execution, driving performance against time,
cost, and quality targets.
You will support and
lead a team of
commissioning engineers, providing technical direction, oversight,
and coaching within a complex nuclear environment.
Working closely with the Reactor Test Group (RTG), you will
authorise test documentation and ensure all commissioning
activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory
and company standards.
Core
duties:
* Drive the
delivery of test and commissioning plans in line with programme
milestones
* Lead and support a team of
nuclear mechanical commissioning engineers
* Support the Reactor Test Group (RTG), including
authorisation of test documentation
* Act as
Authorised Person within the Permit to Work system
* Review and approve engineering outputs and technical
documentation
* Plan and manage commissioning programmes
across complex
systems
* Embed Learning from Experience (LFE)
to improve safety, quality, and delivery
* Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant
execution of commissioning activities
Essential Skills:
* Degree, HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
or equivalent experience
* Strong understanding of nuclear
systems and associated testing and commissioning
activities
* Knowledge of submarine systems and
their operation
* Experience working within
nuclear, COMAH, or similarly highly regulated
environments
* Proven ability to plan and
deliver test and commissioning programmes
* Experience leading, mentoring, and
developing teams in complex engineering
environments
* Familiarity with Learning from
Experience (LFE) principles and continuous
improvement practices
The RTS Commissioning
Team:
Working within the Reactor
Test Section (RTS) Commissioning Team, you will lead the planning and delivery
of commissioning activities across major engineering systems and
platform assemblies. You will manage a large and diverse team
of commissioning engineers, bringing together a wide range of
technical skills to deliver a complex and unique project of
national importance.
This role provides the
opportunity to influence commissioning strategy, drive continuous
improvement, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical
submarine systems. Relocation support packages are available across
all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
A place where everyone can
thrive:
We’re committed to
building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and
supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified
people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where
needed.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE
Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel
Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National
Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency
depending on the
role.
Why BAE
Systems?
Here you’ll build a
career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning,
meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with
confidence. You’ll be
recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that
matter most to you.
Closing Date:
7th May 2026
We reserve the right
to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
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