Senior Project Engineer

Job Title\: Senior Project Engineer

Location\: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite

Grade\: GG10

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.

Who we are\:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description\:

The Senior Project Engineer (Capacity Support) is responsible for supporting the PEM, Project Team and WTA by providing sufficient surge support when required, across a wide range of engineering tasks. This is achieved through having a good overall knowledge of Warship systems, materials and processes understanding of general principles across the four disciplines of Design, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering. The Senior Project Engineer (Capacity Support) is to provide functional leadership within the PEM team, mentoring Project Engineers, Associates and Early Careers.

Core Duties\:

• Provide practical engineering support and problem-solving expertise to project teams across PNB, delivering surge capacity as directed by the PEM. This role requires a flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing project demands.
• Coordinate, investigate and resolve a wide range of engineering and supply chain queries, ensuring timely solutions that align with safety requirements and design intent. Support may be required both onboard warships and across the wider PNB environment.
• Make informed engineering decisions within the scope of delegated authority from the PEM and CLE, ensuring compliance with approved design intent and engineering standards.
• Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of engineering processes and procedures in response to operational requirements, technical challenges and emerging best practice.
• Identify skills gaps, training needs and development opportunities across a broad range of engineering disciplines, supporting capability growth within the wider engineering function.
• Assist in the application and promotion of MOD safety and environmental requirements, BAE Systems Engineering Governance, Product Safety standards, and associated frameworks to ensure compliant and safe project delivery.

Essential Skills\:

• Highly experienced within a relevant engineering discipline, with a broad understanding of associated engineering functions and warship design principles.
• Demonstrable expertise in warship design, maintenance and repair activities, with the ability to apply sound engineering judgement and make informed trade-off decisions.
• Ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve technical issues across diverse engineering and operational environments.
• Considerable knowledge of the repair, maintenance and integration of ship systems and equipment.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines, supporting complex technical issues and delivering practical solutions.
• Proven communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across engineering, project and operational teams.

The Project Engineering Management team\:

Working as part of a wider Project Engineering Management team of 50+ engineers. Problem solving across different classes of Warship, the role requires liaising with stakeholders, suppliers and the MOD with the opportunity to develop and enhance your knowledge and skills

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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 both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 5th November 2026

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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