Nuclear Engineering Manager – Submarines (Ulverston)

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 and managing the Test & Commissioning program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Supervise: Oversee the complex delivery of the program within your section.
• Planning and Management: Ensure products are integrated, safe, compliant, and tested within agreed requirements.
• Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to all Test & Commissioning policies.
• Reactor Test Group Membership: Participate in document preparation, review, and evaluation.
• Chairman Responsibilities: Act as the Nuclear Authorisation & Test Evaluation Committee Chairman when needed.
• Team Development: Assess and develop team members to maximize their contributions.
• Efficiency Improvement: Review processes to reduce waste and enhance capabilities.

We’re looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Capability 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 the Commissioning Team effectively.
• Strong people management skills with a clear direction.
• Experience in managing delivery to plan and schedule in a similar environment.
• Strong Understanding: Knowledge of Nuclear Site Authorisation/Conditions and/or COMAH.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex engineering processes.
• Ability to influence at all levels across the business.
• 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 discipline or equivalent experience.

Join us and enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Flexible 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 the Test and Commissioning team’s complex operations. You will manage individual boat contracts and interface with both internal and external stakeholders. We offer tailored relocation support for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower you to fulfill your potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Security Information: 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 roles. All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

5th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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