Engineering Document Controller (FTC)

Job Title: Engineering Document Controller (12-month FTC)

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow. 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 £34,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing Type 26 documentation to ensure that they have the correct security and corporate markings, and Restrictions of Use Statements in accordance with the technical content on the document to enable export to the Hunter and River Class Destroyer programmes
• Liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SME) on any issues which are not clearly encompassed by the current process, licenses or legal agreements
• Accepting responsibility for and demonstrates a visible commitment to SHE and Quality standard
• Recognising the importance of the Document Controllers role to achieve target deadlines for the programmes
• Holding a technical understanding of documentation held within the Type 26 Windchill

Your skills and experiences:

• Strong IT Skills – proficient with Microsoft 365, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Engineering applications such as Mathcad, AutoCAD, Windchill, Visio or Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in a similar role that involved attention to detail and proof-reading documentation
• Clear understanding of document markings in a legal and security context

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

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 Data Management Data Transfer (DMDT) team:

As a team we review, track and mark UK Official and UK Official Sensitive approved Type 26 documentation for (electronic) export to the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) and River Class Destroyer (RCD) programmes in line with Government Security Classification, Company Marking Standards, Export Control and Legal requirements. You will continue to develop and maintain associated strategies, processes and procedures to provide support to all key business stakeholders dealing with the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) and Canadian River Class Destroyer (CRCD) partners as required. This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where knowledge sharing and continuous development are encouraged to build a multi-skilled team.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 April 2025 – Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 28th April.

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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