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Commissioning Project Leader – Electrical (PTS)

Commissioning Project Leader – Electrical (PTS)

Job Title: Commissioning Project Leader – PTS Electrical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,271+ Depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for leading a team of Electrical Engineers in the Propulsion Test Section

Review and plan training and development of electrical engineers within the section

Deputise for the Propulsion manager in their absence and act as temporary lead, covering all Propulsion section meeting

Responsible for planning and supervising commissioning activities

Be a signing member of the Propulsion test group

Liaise with other test departments to ensure safe control of work

Responsible for overseeing Electrical Rip outs for the Propulsion section

Reviewing and authoring test documentation in relation to the Propulsion test section

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge of either Propulsion or Power Distribution systems from either commissioning or maintenance experience

Experience of SAP

Understanding and experience of Safe Systems of Work

Desirable:

Previous Team leader / Supervisory experience

Ideally have a min of HNC in an Electrical Engineering subject

Review and approval of electrical isolations (Rip-Out/Tag-outs)

Experience of reviewing electrical and technical documentation and drawings

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.

The Commissioning Project Lead Team

As a Commissioning Project Leader – PTS Electrical, you will be responsible for managing commissioning activities of all propulsion electrical systems on Astute class submarines. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 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: 21st October 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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