Graduate Nuclear Primary Build Engineer

Description

Job Title    Graduate Submarines Nuclear Primary Build Engineer

Location    Barrow (Cumbria) 

We offer relocation support packages for this role (Barrow-in-Furness based roles), subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Start Date    8th September 2025

BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate programme you will be required to attend your up to 5 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.

Salary    £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus 

Join our Submarines Team to be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the largest and most advanced submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy. Work alongside our Astute Class and Dreadnought Class Submarines to provide a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You could be the difference.

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 under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing As a Nuclear Graduate within the Primary Build Organisation (PBO) you can expect to spend time in one of the numerous and diverse teams helping to deliver the Dreadnought Programme. In the first weeks you will be shadowing and gaining an understanding of how the team contributes to delivering one of the most complex engineering projects on the planet. 

Nuclear Engineer roles within the PBO are varied and unique and the requirements for a Nuclear Engineer will differ in each area, you will spend time in each of the areas below whilst you settle into your niche area and gain knowledge and experience as you go. The direction you take will be discussed at your regular reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities Within the PBO there are many teams such as Fuelling Team, End Load Team, Nuclear Manufacturing, NFIT (New Nuclear Facilities), Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Projects. You will be placed within one of these teams for a period of 3/4 months, and rotate around the various areas.  •    At first you will shadow a more experienced individual, to develop, learn and gain an understanding of what they do in their day to day role. •    Over time you will develop and become more confident within your team and gradually be given your own responsibilities and tasks to deliver. •    Due to the multiple and diverse teams within PBO there should be the opportunity to move within these teams to develop your wider knowledge of the PBO.

You will then become embedded full time within one of these teams, as you continue to grow and develop yourself as a Nuclear Engineer within the business.

Skills As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a STEM subject is applicable. 

Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement: In addition to professional development BAE Systems value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development: Recognising the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

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.

On commencement of employment you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”). The Welcome Payment is subject to the normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment. This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether this be relocation cost, securing housing, ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs, anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems. 

Inclusivity within our recruitment process We 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.

Our environmental responsibility As a future-focused business we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, we’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a STEM subject is applicable.

Start date (dd Month Year) 8th September 2025 Length of contract Permanent contract

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