Job Title: Infrastructure and Facilities Specialist Electrical Engineer
Location: Warton
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £56,766 (DOE)
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:
As an Infrastructure and Facilities Specialist Electrical Engineer, you will be working in a team who are responsible for the operation and governance of High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Engineering and Electrical Safety across large industrial/manufacturing sites.
You will be working on the HV and LV network in an operational capacity, with a view of achieving Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status and developing project scope and specifications of HV and LV Electrical projects, or infrastructure projects where electrical engineering is required.
This role will be Northwest based, with occasional need for UK and overseas travel, for external training, supplier visits and other BAE Systems sites.
Core duties:
- Designing and Reviewing power system studies including fault, load flow, protection and arc flash studies
- Developing and supporting cross-sites engineering standards and engineering processes
- Reviewing and auditing designs against legislation, standards, best practice and company policy and specification requirements in areas such as HV/LV Utilities Distribution, Building Services, ATEX/DSEAR, Fire Alarms, Lighting, Lightning Protection and Earthing and renewable generation systems
- Reviewing, amending and producing Electrical Safety Management documents, including creation and development of relevant company guides, standards and processes for Electrical engineering, including Interpreting and guiding on British, European and International standards
- Auditing of internal and external service providers
Essential Skills:
- Experience in standards, design and planning of High Voltage and Low Voltage distribution networks
- Hold an academic qualification, minimum HNC/HND, preferably degree level in an Electrically biased subject.
- Be familiar with electrical engineering standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A team player as well as working independently
The BAE Systems AIR Electrical Operations and Governance team:
The BAE Systems AIR Electrical Operations and Governance team operates and governs the electrical distribution networks across the BAE Systems AIR sites. Predominantly Warton and Samlesbury. This is from the 6.6kV incomers to the sites all the way down to the end loads. Whether that be large machinery and plant, to office power. This role will provide technical and operational support to the sites, with exciting upcoming projects which may involve the expansion and re-design of the sites 6,600Volt electrical distribution network, along with working closely with external contractors to ensure statutory works are completed to a high level.
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.
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: 22nd June 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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