Specialist Work Services Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Work Services Engineer

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

Salary: £56,766+ DOE

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be working on the HV and LV network in an operational capacity, with a view of achieving Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status
• Developing project scope and specifications of HV and LV Electrical projects, or infrastructure projects where electrical engineering is required
• Designing and Reviewing power system studies including fault, load flow, protection and arc flash studies
• Provide independent assessments of engineering designs to the Electrical Design Authority
• Developing and supporting cross-sites engineering standards and engineering processes
• Review and audit designs against legislation, standards, best practice and company policy and specification requirements in areas such as LV Building Services, HV/LV Utilities Distribution, ATEX/DSEAR, Fire Alarms, Lighting, Lightning Protection and Earthing and renewable generation systems

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Hold an academic qualification, minimum HNC/HND, preferably degree level in an Electrically biased subject
• Experience in design and planning of Low Voltage building and distribution network electrical engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player as well as working independently

Desirable:

• Experience in HV design, planning and operations (up to 11KV).
• Be familiar with electrical engineering standards

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The BAE Systems AIR Electrical Operations and Governance team

The BAE Systems AIR Electrical Operations and Governance team operates and governs the electrical distribution networks across the BAE Systems AIR sites. Predominantly Warton and Samlesbury. This is from the 6.6kV incomers to the sites all the way down to the end loads. Whether that be large machinery and plant, to office power. This role will provide technical and operational support to the sites, with exciting upcoming projects which may involve the expansion and re-design of the sites 6,600Volt electrical distribution network, along with working closely with external contractors to ensure statutory works are completed to a high level.

The team of engineers based across both Warton and Samlesbury which will work closes together on projects with potential to also work independently. This is an exciting opportunity to offer both technical input into standards and designs whilst working towards authorised person status to directly operate electrical switchgear.

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: 6th January 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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