Permanent
Facilities Engineer
Facilities
Newcastle
About the Role
Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.
Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.
This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.
The facilities engineer will be the central point of contact for the Space Team across the various facilities hence will have frequent inter-organisational and outside supplier contacts.
The facilities engineer for Space will be part of a wider LMUK facilities team so will have contact with peers and leadership across this function with LMUK and LMUS.
The facilities engineer will represent the organisation in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. The candidate will also be responsible for tracking and monitoring the various facility projects, ensuring progress through effective monitoring and controls and the provision of programme metrics for leadership.
The facilities engineer will have a clear understanding of what is expected and how they are then able to deliver their obligations to the team. Keeping track of deadlines and working independently as part of a diverse team to meet them will be key.
The role will be expected to represent the business in a highly professional manner and contributes and effectively delivers the programme scope.
This is a key role within our team so the candidate will need to focused on team goals and individual performance which contributes to the overall team success.
Behaviours, collaboration and shared values are key to the success of the Space team in delivering end user capability to cost, schedule and performance. Key tasks include:
1. Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities, ranging from a complete new AI&T facility to refitting an existing laboratory to provide enhanced capability
2. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules.
3. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities.
4. Documenting and recording the installation and commissioning of security attributes within the facility
5. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects.
6. Collate all necessary operating and maintenance documentation to support the handover to facilities maintenance teams
Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements
Required skills, qualifications and experience
7. Prince 2/APM or a related technical qualification
8. Facilities background ideally in a defence industry
9. Good working knowledge of 2D and / or 3D packages such as AutoCAD.
10. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Project and the Microsoft office suite .
11. Knowledge and understanding of building regulations.
12. Knowledge and understanding of local authority planning regulations
13. NEBOSH Level 2 Health and Safety at work or equivalent technical qualification
14. Ideally a member of an associated professional body. RICS, RIBA
15. Will have completed construction projects from initial design through fit out and the hand-over to a user group
16. Ideally will have worked in disciplined/high technology environments. Aero, Space or Pharmaceutical.
17. Will have a level of experience in security infrastructure systems for classified/sensitive environments FSC
Job Reference Number
19315BR
Salary Range
£65,500 - £82,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
18. Private Medical Insurance
19. Competitive Pension
20. Dental
21. Critical Illness
22. Life Assurance
23. Travel Insurance
24. Employee discounts for top high street shops
25. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
26. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
27. Reimbursement for a professional membership
28. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility. Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK. We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
28/05/2027
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