Electrical Engineer-Authorised Person

Job title: Electrical Engineer-Authorised Person

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - On site

Salary: £40,748+ Depending on skills and experience

What you will be doing:

• Manage and operate high-voltage (HV) electrical distribution systems under the authorisation of the Site Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
• Issue and cancel safety documents for HV systems, ensuring all work is conducted safely and in compliance with regulations
• Authorise and issue substation keys to nominated Responsible Persons while maintaining strict control over site access
• Assess and approve switching programs for HV systems to guarantee safe and efficient operations
• Keep accurate written records of all HV switching activities, including maintaining a personal HV Log Book
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of more junior Engineers, HV Electricians, Ancillaries, and Contractors, ensuring alignment with the duty HV SAP's instructions

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a HNC or recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
• Be Familiar with types of equipment, installations, and high voltage system line ups
• Successfully completed a High Voltage Authorised Person initial training course (e.g AP15 or equivalent)

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 High Voltage Engineering team:

The Site Specialist Engineering High Voltage Team plays a critical role in supporting the business by overseeing the control, operation, and maintenance of the site's high-voltage network. This team provides expert guidance on electrical standards and supports a broad range of electrical disciplines, offering opportunities to expand expertise in Low Voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV), Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Communications.

No two days are the same-this dynamic role allows you to problem-solve, innovate, and apply your expertise to drive effective solutions. As the Barrow site infrastructure expands, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new facilities and play a key role in enhancing and modernising aging and existing electrical installations. Once established in role this position will be moving to a 3 on 4 off shift pattern for which you will receive shift allowance.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 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: 18 th February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicatio ns for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.