Job title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site and Facilities
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary:
£40,748 + Dependent on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Review HVAC and LEV system designs from external contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with current legislation, regulations, and site-specific standards
Provide expert technical advice and recommendations on HVAC and LEV matters across the wider business
Collaborate with site stakeholders to ensure new and existing LEV systems comply fully with regulatory requirements
Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to support the implementation of new or upgraded HVAC and LEV systems
Work closely with end users to define system requirements for HVAC and LEV installations
Support Principal Engineers in developing and maintain site engineering standards related to HVAC and LEV systems
Ensure all new or modified assets meet current regulatory standards and satisfy stakeholder expectations
Assist project teams by reviewing installation and commissioning activities where HVAC / LEV expertise is required
Your skills and experiences:
HNC / HND qualification in Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline
Completion of British Occupational Health Society P601 in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), or equivalent LEV training
Membership with a recognised engineering professional body such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), with a clear path towards Chartered Engineer status
Proven background in the design, installation or maintenance of HVAC and/or LEV systems
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Mechanical Site & Facilities team:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site & Facilities, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of suitably qualified and experienced professionals across Electrical, Mechanical and Civil / Structural engineering. The primary focus of the team is to define and maintain site engineering standards and requirements for equipment, systems, and facilities in compliance with relevant legislation and operational processes. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
12th August 2025
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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