Job Title: Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, onsite
Grade: S5
Referral bonus: £2000
You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.
PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will drive the delivery of the test and commissioning plan, supporting a team of nuclear commissioning engineers and contributing to the wider Reactor Test Group (RTG). You will authorise test documentation, act as an Authorised Person within the Permit to Work process and review key engineering outputs and commissioning documentation. You will also support planning activities and play a key role in embedding Learning from Experience (LFE) across the programme.
Core duties:
Essential Skills:
The RTS Commissioning Team:
As a Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader, you will lead the planning and execution of a defined test section within a wider commissioning programme covering multiple engineering systems, disciplines, and platform assemblies. You will be responsible for leading a diverse group of commissioning engineers and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of complex nuclear test activities. This role provides the opportunity to influence commissioning strategy, strengthen delivery capability, and embed LFE across a major defence programme that forms part of a national endeavour. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.
Job Title: Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, onsite
Grade: S5
Referral bonus: £2000
You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.
PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will drive the delivery of the test and commissioning plan, supporting a team of nuclear commissioning engineers and contributing to the wider Reactor Test Group (RTG). You will authorise test documentation, act as an Authorised Person within the Permit to Work process and review key engineering outputs and commissioning documentation. You will also support planning activities and play a key role in embedding Learning from Experience (LFE) across the programme.
Core duties:
Essential Skills:
The RTS Commissioning Team:
As a Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader, you will lead the planning and execution of a defined test section within a wider commissioning programme covering multiple engineering systems, disciplines, and platform assemblies. You will be responsible for leading a diverse group of commissioning engineers and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of complex nuclear test activities. This role provides the opportunity to influence commissioning strategy, strengthen delivery capability, and embed LFE across a major defence programme that forms part of a national endeavour. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.
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