Principal Engineer - Site Engineering Authority at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Document Writing, Report Building, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Nuclear Safety, HSE Compliance, Asset Management, Technical Advice, On-Site Surveys, Design Review, Team Development, Engineering Standards, Construction Industry Experience

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £50,000+ Depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Providing support to ensure that all new or modified assets are compliant with relevant Civil and Structural standards for intended use and meet with stakeholder requirements Conducting on site surveys of assets/infrastructure and providing technical advice on Civil and Structural issues Manage the production of Civil and Structural reports, technical specifications and statement of requirements documents Reviewing design proposals for both new facilities/infrastructure and for refurbishment projects Providing support to ensure that nuclear related assets on the Barrow Licensed Site are justified to meet the requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence Establishing and agreeing stakeholder requirements (and if applicable Nuclear Safety Functional Requirements) for facilities and equipment Providing advice to other disciplines, maintainers and site committees on technical issues and requirements to meet nuclear, HSE and other relevant legislation Assisting in the project management of installations and commissioning of new and modified assets where discipline knowledge is required You will support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills and competencies, such that technical capability objectives are fully achieved Your skills and experiences: Essential: A related Civil or Structural Engineering degree or equivalent experience Proven prior engineering experience gained within the construction industry Technical document writing and report building experience Microsoft office experience Desirable: Be registered with an Engineering professional institute - chartered or working towards Experience within the production and review of structural calculations gained within the nuclear sector or a consultancy environment Team lead or line management experience 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 Site Specialist Engineering Civils Team This is an exciting time to join us in the team and help to play a key part in the focus on the Submarine platforms we manufacture. Our team is made up of a wide variety of skillsets ranging from engineering graduates right up to Principal Engineers. We are supporting across various facilities and infrastructure, site wide, aspects ensuring that our sites are fit for purpose and able to support the fabrication and manufacturing processes. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria 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: 2nd December 2025 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. #LI-KP1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will provide support to ensure compliance with Civil and Structural standards for new or modified assets and conduct on-site surveys to provide technical advice. They will also manage the production of reports and specifications, review design proposals, and assist in project management.