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Naval Ships

We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK Naval Ships Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.

Our Naval Ships business

We design and manufacture a range of naval ships and state of the art combat systems and equipment, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. From offshore patrol vessels through to the latest City Class Type 26 frigates that we are building for the UK Royal Navy, and the Australian Hunter Class and Canadian Surface Combatant, we are a business that operates on a truly global platform and can offer a wide range of opportunities where you can play your part in these challenging and exciting projects.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what’s important to you, whether that’s job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we’ll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.

Senior Marine Engineer – Power & Propulsion

If you are an experienced Engineer and would like a new career working in the Maritime sector building Naval Ships, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Marine Engineer – Power & Propulsion at our sites in Govan and Scotstoun, near Glasgow.

As a Senior Marine Engineer – Power & Propulsion, you will be carrying out specialist technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.

This role will provide you with great career progression and an opportunity to work on complex mechanical propulsion systems where you will further develop your existing skills and knowledge.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Marine Engineer – Power & Propulsion will involve:

• Participating in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational needs
• Carrying out specialist technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
• Preparing specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained
• Carrying out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team
• Supporting the Principal engineer as the specialist point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
• Supporting the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the highest quality bids
• Providing help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development
• Making engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility

Your skills and qualifications:

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.

Essentials;

• 5 Years’ experience in engineering or a defence related industry
• Experience in Power and Propulsion
• Experience and expertise, in Marine Engineering Systems
• Experience in the design, build, integration, support and operation of Naval ships.
• Knowledge of processes and tools used in Marine Engineering
• Awareness of Life Cycle Management reviews of bids and programmes
• Understands how marine engineering integrates into other technologies and products

Desirable;

• Degree qualified in an engineering or other related discipline
• Meet the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council and be a member of a relevant Professional Body

What we are looking for in you:

You will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and have the confidence to make your own decisions. You will be commercially aware and have an in-depth understanding of the role.

Location: Govan/Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary: £39,000 to £44,850 depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits:

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems:

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.