Senior Mechanical Engineer – Site & Facilities

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 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

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 CIBSE or 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 offers employee share plans, a 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.

The team

The Mechanical Site & Facilities team is a multi-disciplinary group across Electrical, Mechanical and Civil / Structural engineering. The primary focus is to define and maintain site engineering standards and requirements for equipment, systems, and facilities in compliance with relevant legislation and operational processes. Relocation support is available across all Submarine roles, subject to 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. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required depending on the role.

Closing Date: 17 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.