Technical Lead – HVAC

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Lead – HVAC

Location: Scotstoun. Hybrid 2 days/week onsite. 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 £49,100 (DOE)

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.

Job Description:

The HVAC Technical Lead is an experienced practitioner within the HVAC sub‑discipline of Detail Design, providing day‑to‑day technical support, guidance and oversight to designers working on HVAC systems. The role supports the delivery of safe, compliant and well‑integrated HVAC designs that meet performance, safety, operability and through‑life requirements.

The position holder undertakes and oversees complex HVAC design activities, applying detailed knowledge of ventilation, heating, cooling, pressurisation, filtration and environmental control systems within a maritime context. They support the resolution of technical issues, interpret applicable standards and specifications and ensure HVAC designs are coordinated effectively with other ship systems.

In addition to technical delivery, the HVAC Technical Lead supports the Team Lead by assisting with task prioritisation, coordinating routine activities and assuming delegated responsibilities as required. They may attend design reviews, working groups or technical meetings on behalf of the Team Lead to provide HVAC input and support decision‑making. Through coaching, mentoring and informal leadership, the role contributes to the development of capability within the HVAC design team.

The role sets and maintains high standards within the team by leading through example, demonstrating strong technical capability and consistently modelling exemplary professional behaviours.

It requires comprehensive expertise in Detail Design and Design Management processes, ensuring high-quality delivery while promoting best practice, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of quality across the team.

Core duties:

• Applying technical leadership and expertise to provide advice and guidance to other professionals within project/team
• Working with the Team Lead using technical expertise to support prioritising team activities, ensuring schedule and cost-effective working is delivered alongside quality expectations
• Effectively escalating where appropriate complex design issues and advise Detail Design Management on proposed technical resolutions
• Contributing to technical governance in line with Quality Management Process

Essential Skills:

• HNC/HND qualified (or equivalent experience) with EngTech status, or actively working towards IEng or CEng professional registration (UK)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HVAC systems and technologies
• Experience in more than one phase of LCM (life cycle management), with sufficient experience of total LCM to enable awareness of adjacent phases / through life engineering issues

The Team:

As a team, we lead naval engineering excellence in Detail Design, delivering high‑impact results across CAD, PDM, and ERM toolsets. Working within one of the largest disciplines in Naval Ships, we drive delivery through strong cross‑discipline collaboration, mentoring capability, and seamless integration across planning, project management, and operational phases.

With exposure to global defence programmes and mission‑critical projects, we offer broad scope, autonomy, and technical leadership—empowering innovation, raising standards, and shaping systems engineering solutions at the forefront of naval capability.

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, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

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

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: 30th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 11th May.

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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