SharePoint Engineer
Summary
Internal role supporting and enhancing BAE Systems' enterprise SharePoint environments across the UK and rest of world: translating stakeholder requirements into delivered work packages, applying ITIL-based application management, using migration/3rd-party tools like Sharegate, and building custom workflows and training assets. Based in Barrow-in-Furness with hybrid options.
Job Title\: SharePoint Engineer
Location\: Barrow-in-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Referral Bonus\: £1000
Grade\: GG09
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.
Job Description\:
Reporting to the SharePoint Squad Lead, the SharePoint Engineer will collaborate under the expert guidance of the SharePoint Technical Lead to enhance and support Enterprise SharePoint across BAE Systems UK & RoW. You will work closely with the Business Engagement Leads and fellow SharePoint Engineers and foster strong relationships between the EIT SharePoint Product team and its stakeholders.
Core duties\:
- Working with the Squad Leads, Business Engagement Leads and Stakeholders to translate demands / requirements into work packages that can then be delivered within agreed time and cost whilst maintaining agile principles
- Engaging in a wide array of exciting and intricate activities across diverse settings. It delves into the investigation, definition, and resolution of complex issues, making a tangible impact
- Influencing customers, whilst participating in activities relating to own area of expertise
- Making decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives
- Collaborating regularly with team members, users and customers whilst engaging to ensure that user needs are being met throughout
- Planning, scheduling and monitoring work to meet time and quality targets
Essential Skills\:
- Experience working with multiple versions of SharePoint
- Experience in a similar role or environment
- Best practice application management in line with ITIL Processes
- Experience of using 3rd party tools such as, but not limited to, Sharegate
The SharePoint Team\:
The SharePoint team manages all UK enterprise SharePoint environments. We work closely with functions, programmes and projects to assist them with all aspects of SharePoint collaboration. This collaboration helps streamline processes and improve access to important information. Our other responsibilities include training, creation of SharePoint assets and the creation of custom workflows and forms.
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\: 3rd November 2026