Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Site & Facilities)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Site & Facilities)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £49,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will support and deliver electrical engineering expertise across the Barrow site. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will define site standards, review design proposals, and provide guidance to ensure electrical installations meet technical, safety, and operational requirements. You will produce technical documentation, support problem solving, and help improve both new and existing infrastructure, working collaboratively with engineering teams and stakeholders across the site.

Core duties

• You will define and maintain site electrical engineering standards and technical requirements to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient electrical installations
• You will review and assess electrical design proposals, applying knowledge of industrial electrical engineering principles, relevant regulations, and standards such as BS7671
• You will produce and maintain technical documentation, reports, and guidance to support engineering activities and ensure compliance with industry and site standards
• You will investigate and resolve electrical engineering issues, drawing on practical experience in industrial engineering environments and applying problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement
• You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical support and guidance to engineering teams and projects across the site
• You will contribute to professional development and continuous learning, supporting the application of recognised standards, driving compliance, and engaging with professional institutions such as the IET

The Site Specialist Engineering Electrical Team

The Site Specialist Engineering Electrical team provides specialist support across a wide range of electrical disciplines including LV, HV, Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and Communications. The team offers opportunities to problem solve, drive innovative solutions, and develop professional skills. As the Barrow site grows, you will contribute to the development of new facilities and support improvements to ageing and existing systems, structures, and components. Relocation support packages are available for eligible Submarines roles.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including private health plans, shopping discounts, and the green car scheme. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. 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. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting with 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best.

You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, supporting your financial and personal wellbeing as well as a balanced lifestyle. Our supportive culture and commitment to sustainable ways of working is a place where you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make.

Closing Date: 26th March 2026

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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