Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Engineering (Power)\n\nLocation: Manchester – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)\n\nSalary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience) \n\nWhat you’ll be doing: \n\nLeading and managing engineering staff or business partnerships/ Sub-contracts\n\nPerforming appropriate engineering planning, management and review activities to ensure Products are integrated, safe, fully compliant and delivered within agreed requirements for cost, quality, time and schedule\n\nAssuring the maturity of the developed solutions is appropriate for the specific requirement and that all technical risks and opportunities are captured\n\nReviewing the processes and procedures within the span of control to reduce waste, improve efficiency and establish a dynamic and flexible best in class capability\n\nEnsuring all engineering activities are undertaken in line with the Operational Framework and that compliance with all engineering policies is maintained\n\nChair LCM Design Reviews and/or technical bid reviews for minor projects and provide significant contribution to larger projects\n\nYour skills and experiences:\n\nEssential\n\nChartership or working (or prepared to work) towards\n\nEngineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / Development\n\nExperience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)\n\nExperience in power systems modelling, switchgear, protection and power electronics\n\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills\n\nTeam Leadership experience\n\nDesirable\n\nKnowledge of defence standards\n\nExperience of Marine Electrical Systems\n\nExperience of working with engineering life cycle\n\nBenefits:\n\nAs well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.\n\nThe Electrical Engineering (Power) team:\n\nAs an Engineering Manager, you will be leading the newly formed and growing team of engineers, working on technical specifications and engineering deliverables. You will have the opportunity to work with other areas of the business as well, liaising with various stakeholders. There will also be opportunities for progression.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.\n\nWhy BAE Systems?\n\nThis is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
If you have a 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.\n\nPlease 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 , any 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.\n\nClosing Date: 31st August 2025\n\nWe 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.\n\n#LI-KI1\n\n#LI-Hybrid