Team Lead – Detail Design

Job Title: Team Lead – Detail Design

Location: Scotstoun, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site (depending on business needs)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £49,433 dependent on skills and experience

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:

Detail Design specialises in 3D CAD integration and the production of precise engineering outputs, mainly detailed drawings that support manufacturing and assembly. The team also provides technical support across engineering functions, helping interpret and refine design intent.

As one of the largest engineering disciplines within Naval Ships, Detail Design undertakes a wide range of delivery‑focused tasks. Its specialists often work within systems engineering teams, supporting the integration of CAD, PDM, and ERM toolsets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment across complex naval engineering projects.

Core duties:

• This position profile describes the first level of line management in the Detail Design discipline, the role holder will typically lead small to medium sized teams of Detail Design resources to deliver distributed scope this could be sub-dicipline specific or multi-discipline environment
• As a Team Lead within Detail Design the role holder will be responsible for working with Engineering Management to develop localised project delivery plans and manage delivery thereof
• The role holder will be accountable for all aspects of people management in their team including but not limited to coaching, mentoring, absence management, performance reviews and setting development plans

Essential Skills:

• You will be fully competent in the processes, procedures, and standards relevant to your technical area, ensuring high‑quality and compliant delivery.
• You will motivate, support, and develop others through effective people management, performance coaching, and clear performance management practices.
• You will ideally hold EngTech status or be working toward IEng status in the UK, demonstrating commitment to professional development.

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Our Detail Design Team:

Detail Design is a major engineering discipline specialising in 3D CAD integration and high‑quality drawing production. The team also provides technical support across engineering functions and supports toolset integration, delivering a wide range of tasks essential to Naval Ships programmes.

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: 8th April 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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