Engineering Trials Manager (Mechanical/Electrical)

• Responsible to the Assurance Section Manager for the compilation of all Assurance Documentation

• Conducting and reporting on inspections and ensuring completion of all relevant certification in accordance with new design solutions for equipment and systems as listed in project documentation

• Assisting the Project Management Teams by liaising with the customer Acceptance Teams (SS, COM, MCTA, MCS,) for the timely delivery of ships for key milestones such as Flood Up, Ship Staff Move on Board (SSMOB), Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) and Ready for Sea Date (RFSD)

• Applying knowledge, skill and experience in order to resolve issues associated with the design and outfitting of Weapon & Marine Engineering equipment and systems

• Always paying due regard to the provision of SHE and employee welfare

• Understanding of Marine Engineering & Weapon Engineering Systems

• Has a working knowledge of other services that are integral to the aforementioned systems ie Floods & Sprays, Flight Services, Command & Control, HP Air, Chilled Water, HPSW, Electrical supplies, Vent, Fibre Optics and Constructive elements of design

• Can work individually and display strong communication skills with the ability to build positive and effective relationships with the customer and colleagues

• Able to read and decipher engineering technical drawings and documentation

Salary: £48,000 commensurate on skills and experience, 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 Platform Assurance Group team:

Platform Assurance Team is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections on RN vessels for all Newly installed and Legacy equipment during upkeep periods as part of the vessel regeneration process. These activities include conducting engineering inspections, compiling detailed reports and ensuring installations have been installed in accordance with technical specification. The role will give you the opportunity to be at the forefront of Platform availability and an integral part of a highly skilled and technical team.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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.