Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site & 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

Responsibilities

• 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 maintaining 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

Qualifications

• 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

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Security and compliance

Please note 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 at 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 on 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.