Commissioning Manager - STS

• Job Title: Commissioning Manager - STS
• Location: Barrow-In-Furness - Onsite
• Salary: Competitive

What You’Ll Be Doing:

• Control, monitor and manage the Ship Test Section to meet the boat test & commissioning plan to the agreed deliverables
• Lead and manage Test & Commissioning staff or business partnerships/subcontracts
• Ensure each team member is assessed, developed & skilled to maximise their personal contribution and to meet the requirements of the contracts, schedules and specifications
• Identify resource requirements through the lifecycle of the project and manage T&C resource within agreed time limits
• Perform appropriate planning, management and review activities to ensure products are integrated, safe, fully compliant, tested and commissioning within agreed requirements for cost, quality, time & schedule
• Review the processes and procedures within the span of control to reduce waste, improve efficiency and establish a dynamic/flexible best in class capability
• Ensure all commissioning activities are undertaken with the Operational Framework and that compliance with all T&C policies is maintained

Your Skills And Experiences:

Essential:

• Extensive Leadership & Management experience
• Subject matter expert within Ships testing and commissioning or equivalent complex systems e.g. Oil & Gas or Nuclear industries
• Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• An Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartership & member of the relevant institute
• ILM Level 3 or CMI Level 5

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 incentive.

The Test & Commissioning Team:

This role is for Ships Commissioning Manager - Dreadnought Boat 2 – Valiant, however the individual will also have responsibility as one of the leadership team for a co-located Ship Test Section across Astute and Dreadnought. As a Commissioning Manager will manage, control & monitor the test section to meet the Boat Commissioning Plan, responsible for a large group of Commissioning Engineers at various levels & disciplines, offering a broad range of technical skill & knowledge to on a unique project that is part of the national endeavour.

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: 7th October 2025

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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