Join Our Team as a Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader – Mechanical!
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – Onsite
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key player in our team, you will:
* Drive the delivery of the test and commissioning plan.
* Support a talented team of nuclear mechanical commissioning engineers.
* Collaborate with the Reactor Test Group (RTG) by authorising test documentation.
* Act as an Authorised Person in the permit to work process.
* Review engineering outputs and documents to ensure quality.
* Embed learning from experience (LFE) into our processes.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
* Understanding of nuclear systems and their testing and commissioning.
* Knowledge of overall submarine systems and their operation.
* Experience in supporting and coaching diverse teams in complex environments.
* Proficiency with IT systems and software (especially Microsoft products).
* Ability to plan test and commissioning programmes effectively.
Desirable:
* Excellent mentorship and development skills.
* Cat B Nuclear Operator or relevant nuclear industry experience (ideally from a nuclear steam raising plant).
* Experience with nuclear licensed or COMAH sites.
* Experience in embedding Learning from Experience (LFE).
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
The RTS Commissioning Team:
As a Commissioning Project Lead – Mechanical, you will plan and manage a test section and all associated activities. You’ll be part of a larger test & commissioning programme that encompasses several major engineering systems. This role offers you the chance to embed LFE into the programme and contribute to the realization of our test commissioning strategy. You will lead a diverse group of Commissioning Engineers, bringing a wealth of technical skill and knowledge to a unique project that is part of a national endeavour. We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your opportunity to make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make 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.
Important Information:
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 17th March 2026
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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