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Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Senior Commercial Manager role

• You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• You'll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.

Your profile

• You will have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience/memberships
• You will have construction industry experience with a main contractor running large projects valued at over £100m 
• You will have NEC contract experience and experience overseeing large teams 
• Large scale industrial experience preferable

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager in the Somerset area, this is your opportunity to work on a career-enhancing £800 million project for one of the industry's leading names on the Agratas site in Bridgwater. 

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine: Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Senior Design Manager role:

This key person will deliver technically compliant, cost efficient design solutions on construction projects during the work winning stage and/or through the project delivery stage. You'll assist with submissions and have an excellent appreciation of the clients' needs, ensuring that all questions have been answered in full, providing a commercial solution with the best possible chance of success.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish the quality of the design and verify the stage of design development and whether any elements of the design do not comply with the Employer's Requirements.
• Identify, detail and evaluate areas where the compliant design could be improved such that a better value solution could be offered in the project / tender submission.
• Identify any errors or omissions in the tender/project information, and provide advice on any such errors or omissions for inclusion on the Risk and Opportunities Schedule
• Confirm the design is compliant with Statutory Requirements including the Planning Permission, Building Regulations, CDM regulations and any Contract specified Design Standards and Codes of Practice
• Assess, in conjunction with the Planning Manager, the suitability of the proposed design about the proposed method and sequence of construction and provide advice regarding proposed changes to the design.

Your profile:

The right person for this role will be able to immerse themselves into each project and work collaboratively with the team and external stakeholders. We are looking for a creative manager who is a confident communicator, has high attention to detail, a positive attitude and is results driven.

• Be a member of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE, RIBA)
• Experience of working within the construction industry, specifically on design and build, new build and refurbishment projects.
• Good knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations
• Experience as Design Manager on £100m construction management projects 
• Client engagement experience 
• NEC Contracts and Industrial experience would be an advantage

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Sir Robert McAlpine are seeking an experienced Community  & Communications Coordinator  to join the major projects team on the high-profile Agratas construction project in Bridgwater.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Community& Communications Coordinator 

As a Community & Communications Coordinator you will work closely alongside the Agratas Community Engagement Manager to build positive relationships within the local community and with key project stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilties: 

• The main point of contact for enquiries and complaints coming into the project relating to SRM construction activities
• Provide a regularly updated forward programme of SRM construction activities on site, e.g. working hours, major milestones, unusual deliveries and communicate this to Agratas and then in turn to the local community
• Support the Agratas team in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and residents through personal visits and direct engagement
• Attend public meetings, exhibitions, and events – including parish council meetings, local community meetings and others as agreed with Agratas
• Collaborate with other partners on the Agratas-Gravity site to share and receive updates on construction issues and concerns 
• Participate in STEM and educational events in the local area. 
• Support local charity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. 

Your profile

• Previous experience working in a similar or related role
• Background working in construction and major projects 
• Experience of engaging directly with the public and project stakeholders
• Previous public relations experience 

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support

• Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data

• Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe submarine solutions

• Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills

• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

• Physical testing experience

• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:

As 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.

The Vehicle Control team:

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. 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 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 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: 30th September 2025

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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Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support

• Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data

• Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe submarine solutions

• Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills

• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

• Physical testing experience

• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:

As 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.

The Vehicle Control team:

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. 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 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 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: 30th September 2025

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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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits:

As 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.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. 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 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 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 October 2025

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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Job title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley – 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 £52,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing combat design’s and providing Electrical design and EMC feedback in the Naval/Marine domain
• Taking ownership of specific Electrical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of CS Electrical design interface information
• Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Electrical / EMC Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/ 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 Platform Physical Design Team:

The Platform Physical Design and Installation Service’s provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System’s Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This role will offer you the chance to come into an exciting project, liaise with high level stake holders and develop your skills and experience to build a lasting career with BAE Systems.

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 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 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: 19th September 2025

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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Job title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley – 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 £52,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing combat design’s and providing Electrical design and EMC feedback in the Naval/Marine domain
• Taking ownership of specific Electrical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of CS Electrical design interface information
• Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Electrical / EMC Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/ 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 Platform Physical Design Team:

The Platform Physical Design and Installation Service’s provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System’s Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This role will offer you the chance to come into an exciting project, liaise with high level stake holders and develop your skills and experience to build a lasting career with BAE Systems.

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 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 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: 19th September 2025

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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Job title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley – 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 £52,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing combat design’s and providing Electrical design and EMC feedback in the Naval/Marine domain
• Taking ownership of specific Electrical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of CS Electrical design interface information
• Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Electrical / EMC Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/ 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 Platform Physical Design Team:

The Platform Physical Design and Installation Service’s provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System’s Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This role will offer you the chance to come into an exciting project, liaise with high level stake holders and develop your skills and experience to build a lasting career with BAE Systems.

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 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 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: 19th September 2025

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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