Project Lead (SSNA Infrastructure)

Barrow-in-Furness

Submarines

Operations / Manufacturing

Experienced professionals

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Job Description

Job title: Project Lead (SSNA Infrastructure)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Salary:  Negotiable

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Develop concept industrial capabilities, infrastructure and technology into requirement plans and business cases
  • Project manage the delivery of your scope of work within the overarching portfolio of site redevelopment, from concept into Operations
  • Establishing, owning and maturing facility and infrastructure requirements; leading a step change in UK shipbuilding with the implementation of a new Production Line Operating Model for both existing and concept industrial capabilities
  • Influencing how future manufacturing is carried out within our facilities; conducting process maps, producing analysis and demonstrating tangible outputs for improvement
  • Bringing forward fresh, innovative ideas for the Submarine build philosophy and the built environment, while retaining appreciation for the current ways of working throughout the production line
  • Building and maintaining relationships with facility owners, the senior leadership team, Subject Matter Experts and key stakeholders; managing both internal and external lines of influence

Your skills and experiences:

  • HNC or equivalent within the Construction, Engineering or Project Management fields
  • Operations, Engineering or Infrastructure/Facility Management experience
  • Experience in managing complex projects, programmes or portfolios
  • Experience of Engineering or Project oversight to major projects, oversight of facility configuration and management of system/facility health
  • Stakeholder management and networking experience

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 Build & Test (SSNA Infrastructure) team:

Are you ready to be part of something truly ground breaking? Our team is at the forefront of transforming the Submarine Estate in Barrow-in-Furness, enabling the delivery of world-class submarines to the Royal Navy.

The team consists of experienced, proactive individuals, who lead and implement change and improvement throughout the production lines and facilities from concept to commissioning, and are provided with the opportunity and training to become a leading Subject Matter Expert within their field. In support of this there may be opportunities for some international travel.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a lasting impact on national defence and be part of a team that is shaping the future of UK shipbuilding.

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: 12th November 2024

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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