Job Title: Principal Engineer – Crane Design Specialist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements as well as relocation package
Salary: From £43,373 – depending on skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
Responsible for defining and delivering activities and documentation in accordance with the requirements, legislation and processes
Providing advice and guidance with respect to the design in relation to the mechanical handling & lifting systems in the context of site facilities, including the application of design standards
Responsible for reviewing proposals to ensure that the equipment/facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the appropriate processes and standards
Responsible for the production of engineering documentation, ensuring that it is appropriately classified, is authorised through due process and maintained under configuration control
Point of contact as SME for issues regarding standards for site mechanical handling & lifting systems (e.g. cranes)
Chair and leading improvements (policy, equipment, capabilities) with site LOLER risk cell set up to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
Degree qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience in crane design standards, other lifting equipment and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
Desirable
Registered with an Engineering professional institute and have the ability to achieve chartered status
Experience within a Nuclear Environment to relevant ONR (office for Nuclear Regulation) License Conditions or similar highly regulated business
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.
The Site Specialist Engineering (Mechanical) team:
This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who has a keen eye for details in regards to providing their technical advice in a number of mechanical disciplines. As a part of the mechanical engineers’ team, you will be involved in a variety of projects, playing a vital role in site expansion. You will have an opportunity to be a part of a future milestone in Submarines industry, observing its growth and working with the latest technology. It is a perfect timing to join BAE Systems and secure a long-term position with great work life balance as well as incredibly supportive team.
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.
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 your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 6th September 2023
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.
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