Nuclear Engineering Manager – Submarines

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite

Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with skills and experience) + Excellent benefits package

As a Nuclear Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our Test & Commissioning program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing, and coordinating the complex delivery of the program.
• Planning and reviewing activities to ensure products are safe, compliant, and meet quality standards.
• Ensuring all commissioning activities align with our Operational Framework and policies.
• Participating in the Reactor Test Group and preparing necessary documentation.
• Acting as the Nuclear Authorisation & Test Evaluation Committee Chairman when needed.
• Assessing and developing team members to maximize their contributions.
• Optimizing performance and resource use within the Test & Commissioning team.
• Reviewing processes to enhance efficiency and establish a best-in-class capability.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in nuclear engineering. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Ability to hold Duly Authorised Persons appointment for nuclear hold-points.
• Experience in Nuclear/Reactor Systems and/or Propulsion Systems Testing & Commissioning (submarine experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage a Commissioning Team effectively.
• Strong people management skills with a knack for providing clear direction.
• Experience in managing delivery to plan and schedule in a similar environment.
• Solid understanding of Nuclear Site Authorisation/Conditions and/or COMAH.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex engineering processes.
• Ability to influence at all levels across the organization.
• Understanding of technical issues across various engineering disciplines.
• Typically an Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartership and a member of the relevant institute.
• ILM Level 2/3 or CMI Level 3/5.
• MBA/MSc/Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

We offer a competitive pension scheme along with a range of flexible benefits, including:

• Employee share plans.
• Discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
• Green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential annual incentives.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of our Test and Commissioning team’s complex operations. You’ll be responsible for individual boat contracts and will interface with both internal and external stakeholders. We provide tailored relocation support for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join us and make a real difference! At BAE Systems, we foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 5th March 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply early!

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