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Mechanical Engineer

Location: Reading, Berkshire

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to new product design and development, support production, and help grow the business. You will work closely with customers, manage projects end-to-end, and deliver innovative solutions that meet exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer based in Reading, Berkshire:

• Review customer requirements and develop concept and prototype designs
• Produce 3D models and detailed technical drawings compliant with BS888
• Perform strength and safety calculations using FEA and analytical methods
• Support full product lifecycle from design through manufacture
• Conduct vibration and shock analysis, testing, and reporting
• Provide technical support to production and sales teams
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, REACH, and RoHS

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer based in Reading, Berkshire:

• Minimum BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above)
• Provable relevant experience
• Proficiency in CAD 3D modelling (Inventor Pro or equivalent) and GD&T
• Experience with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis preferred
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical design knowledge
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• MUST PASS BASELINE PERSONNEL SECURITY STANDARD (BPSS) CHECK

This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a supportive and innovative working environment, with opportunities to work on exciting, high-quality products used worldwide.

To apply for the Mechanical Engineer role, based in Reading, Berkshire please send your CV to:

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Mechanical Engineer

Location: Reading, Berkshire

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to new product design and development, support production, and help grow the business. You will work closely with customers, manage projects end-to-end, and deliver innovative solutions that meet exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer based in Reading, Berkshire:.

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer (MEP Team)

Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Industry: Engineering – Building Services

Job Level: Mid to Senior-level

Job Status / Category: Engineering – Mechanical / MEP

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical / Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team in Plymouth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, sustainable building projects across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, heritage, and industrial. You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of mechanical design services, oversee high-quality design outputs, and mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional development.

You will work in a collaborative environment, delivering intelligent, sustainable designs that support our clients’ net-zero ambitions and enhance the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·    Lead mechanical design services on multi-disciplinary building projects.

·    Produce and review design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and schedules.

·    Oversee technical quality and ensure compliance with project requirements.

·    Support commercial success through invoicing, WIP management, and resource planning.

·    Mentor junior engineers, graduates, and apprentices, fostering career development.

·    Collaborate with architects, multidisciplinary teams, and clients to deliver innovative solutions.

·    Apply BIM processes and Revit software for design production and coordination.

Required Skills:

·    Proven experience as a Mechanical or Senior Mechanical Engineer in the UK.

·    Strong understanding of mechanical systems and MEP solutions across varied building sectors.

·    Experience with BIM processes and tools, including Revit.

·    Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

·    Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

·    Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities.

Educational Qualification:

·    HNC, HND, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering .

·    Chartered status (or working towards it) preferred.

·    Relevant professional certifications advantageous.

What’s In It For You:

·    Competitive salary

·    Professional development and support for career progression

·    Flexible working and work-life balance

·    Private medical insurance and benefits package

·    Collaborative, supportive office environment with global consultancy resources

How to Apply:

Please send your updated CV to at your earliest convenience.

Note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in the UK.

If you are a skilled Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to deliver innovative, sustainable MEP solutions in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

LOCATION - Manchester / Leeds / Leicester or Edinburgh

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer to support and develop the project delivery capabilities of our busy and successful building services team in Manchester.

You should be able to demonstrate competence in all core mechanical design and engineering principals. You should be able to successfull.

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Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 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 £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and conduct early lifecycle engineering activities, including technical investigations, root cause analysis and feasibility studies. Apply engineering theory/technical knowledge to support findings and recommendations

• Define equipment/system technical requirements and acceptance routes. Apply and manage requirements to drive the development of design solutions for marine mechanical equipment and systems

• Undertake design substantiation via calculation for marine mechanical systems and equipment. This shall include mechanical simulation/analysis in the areas of structures, fluids and heat transfer, incorporating appropriate optimisation and verification/validation (acceptance) routines

• Manage technical risk, safety, requirements compliance and design maturity to align with design review gate requirements. Present to engineering design review panels

• Produce design/analysis/technical reports, system/equipment specifications, scopes of work and undertake assessment of supplier responses

• Liaise with MOD establishments, test facilities, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers as required to satisfy the needs of a project

Your skills and experiences:

• Be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in mechanical engineering or similar STEM subject

• Ideally professionally registered (CEng) through a relevant professional engineering institution such as the IET, IMechE, IMarEST etc or defined plan to get there. Proactive continuation of professional development

• Have experience in application of marine/mechanical engineering in complex industrial/military applications

• Competent in assessing mechanical solutions from first principles in support of recognised toolsets

• Awareness of project management principles with an ability to consider time, scheduling, cost, and quality factors

• Have an awareness of Systems Engineering and the benefits it brings to complex engineering projects

• Experienced in applying defence and marine standards, including DefStan, classification society rules, ISO, and relevant regulatory frameworks (MCA, IMO)

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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 Warship Technical Authority team:

The Warship Technical Authority (WTA) – Principal Mechanical Engineer will deliver professional engineering services to Warship Support in the areas of Naval Marine Mechanical Equipment and Systems

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will be required to undertake and routinely lead others in activities across the breadth of the engineering lifecycle to support in-service Naval Marine Platforms. They will be responsible for providing mechanical engineering capability across a broad set of challenges to meet the needs of specific Naval platforms, the WTA team and the customer programme

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: 13^th 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: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

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: Circa £55,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing combat design’s and providing Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain

• Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs

• Production of CS Mechanical 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:

• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

• Degree or HND qualified with experience

• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/ Experience

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 Platform Physical Design Team:

Part of the specialist engineering services, 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 is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop 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: 15th 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 Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary: Up to £63,150 depending on experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing technical engineering support to mechanical engineering design activities for new and legacy products

• Developing conceptual designs for radar products, sub-systems and units

• Producing technical documentation in line with company guidelines

• Attending and contributing to design review discussions/meetings.

• Engaging with different engineering disciplines and competencies which exist within the local project and BAE Systems more broadly.

• Undertaking continuous personal development as required in order to build own skill, knowledge and competence in a range of business situations.

• Supporting the development of other early careers engineers within the discipline

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• Full engineering lifecycle experience

• Defence, Marine or extreme environment engineering industry experience

• Have a broad understanding of mechanical engineering theory and technology with an interest in developing specialist experience in cooling systems, FE and CFD

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.

Mechanical Engineering Radar Team:

As you engage with engineering functions across the business, as our team covers the whole engineering lifecycle using the latest cutting-edge technology, becoming a member of the Mechanical Engineering Radar team will provide you with significant exposure inside the larger BAE Systems organisation.

BAE Systems Naval Radar provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide. This role will provide engineering management support as part of a team delivering capability upgrades to the Royal Navy over the next 10 years. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within a global business.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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: 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: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

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

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

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 Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 25^th 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: Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Equipment)

Location: Coventry (Hybrid). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop design solutions to meet agreed time, cost, and quality targets

• Define and manage requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance activities to meet contractual obligations

• Support design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning activities to meet contractual obligations

• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, specifications, calculations, and design justifications for reviews

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, contractual, and company standards

• Lead or contribute to design reviews, customer presentations, and supplier acceptance activities

• Review and manager supplier documentation, ensuring accurate capture and record-keeping

• Support bids, proposals, project planning, and Certificate of Design activities with clear technical input

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Technical report writing skills

• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of mechanical systems through the development lifecycle

• Comprehensive experience of applying technical expertise across the full engineering lifecycle

• In-depth knowledge and experience specifying mechanical equipment and components (hydraulic systems, winch equipment, heat exchangers, electric motor driven systems etc)

Desirable:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degree

• CEng or capable of achieving CEng

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 Combat System Team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will be working on an innovative new submarine engineering programme, you’ll be tackling projects never attempted before. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of submarine Combat System subsystems, gaining experience with a broad and diverse range of technologies. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 22^nd 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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