BAE Systems
Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) Would you like to play a key supporting role across a number of submarine programmes? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) at our site in Barrow-in-Furness. As a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author), you will be part of the Nuclear Authoring Team providing technical services to support the manufacture, build and commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant on multiple PWR platforms. This role covers both in-build and future submarine programmes and will be accountable for supporting the delivery of nuclear processes and procedures, facilities readiness, fuel, standards compliance and build readiness, amongst other related areas. This role will provide you with interaction and understanding of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as training and development specific to this role. You will work as part of an integrated team to develop processes and procedures for manufacturing, build and commissioning methods. The duties of this role are technically challenging and diverse. Your main responsibilities as a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) will involve: Authoring and maintaining nuclear processes and procedures in support of programme delivery demands through the analysis of multiple sources of technical information and stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Reviewing complex engineering drawings, engineering requirements and nuclear safety requirements, to author high-quality and accurate nuclear processes and procedures which are clear, comprehensible, coherent, concise, and safe. Liaising and collaborating with all relevant stakeholders/suppliers/subcontractors to clarify technical issues and to ensure that their requirements are adequately supported, that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate. Ensuring that nuclear processes and procedures satisfy associated design, safety case, security and health and safety requirements, that BAE Systems, our business parties, and customers demand. Providing expertise and support during key nuclear build events (this may entail working outside of core working hours on an infrequent short-term basis). Articulating and presenting nuclear build procedures to the Procedure Authorisation Group (PAG) for assessment and approval and, where required, amend procedures in accordance with PAG feedback. Monitoring and recording of progress, status, dependencies etc. into production schedules. Working within Nuclear Production facilities and on-board submarines as part of the procedure authorship cycle and process confirmation / auditing tasks. Ensuring a comprehensive set of work file records for nuclear processes and procedures, are developed and maintained to a standard which and can tolerate scrutiny during audit events. Investigating contentious/vague information to bring about clarity and meaning for the benefit of the quality of processes and procedures under authorship. Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Engineer (Technical Author): Essential: Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, document generation and health and safety legislation in a manufacturing environment. You have strong knowledge of technical report writing and have demonstrable experience of producing technical documents within one of the following environments: nuclear/defence/manufacturing/engineering/construction. HNC or equivalent qualification or experience within relevant engineering discipline. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word. Able to gather and analyse information of the end user and organise information according to associated requirements and end user's needs. Strong communication skills both written and verbal Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Experience of being able to gather and convert data/information into written narrative. Desirable: A good understanding and experience of naval propulsion systems, structures, and components would be an advantage. Experience of technical report writing and/or procedural writing. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background. Ability to use Document Management Systems. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Visio. What we're looking for in you: You will possess a proactive approach with the ability to effectively problem-solve and manage your own workload. You must also have excellent communication skills to enable you to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Salary: Staff Grade S4 (Competitive) Location: Barrow-in-Furness Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. BAE Systems BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Maritime - Submarines Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes. Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges. We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems. Find out more at #subsgodeeper on LinkedIn
Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) Would you like to play a key supporting role across a number of submarine programmes? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) at our site in Barrow-in-Furness. As a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author), you will be part of the Nuclear Authoring Team providing technical services to support the manufacture, build and commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant on multiple PWR platforms. This role covers both in-build and future submarine programmes and will be accountable for supporting the delivery of nuclear processes and procedures, facilities readiness, fuel, standards compliance and build readiness, amongst other related areas. This role will provide you with interaction and understanding of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as training and development specific to this role. You will work as part of an integrated team to develop processes and procedures for manufacturing, build and commissioning methods. The duties of this role are technically challenging and diverse. Your main responsibilities as a Senior Engineer (Nuclear Technical Author) will involve: Authoring and maintaining nuclear processes and procedures in support of programme delivery demands through the analysis of multiple sources of technical information and stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Reviewing complex engineering drawings, engineering requirements and nuclear safety requirements, to author high-quality and accurate nuclear processes and procedures which are clear, comprehensible, coherent, concise, and safe. Liaising and collaborating with all relevant stakeholders/suppliers/subcontractors to clarify technical issues and to ensure that their requirements are adequately supported, that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate. Ensuring that nuclear processes and procedures satisfy associated design, safety case, security and health and safety requirements, that BAE Systems, our business parties, and customers demand. Providing expertise and support during key nuclear build events (this may entail working outside of core working hours on an infrequent short-term basis). Articulating and presenting nuclear build procedures to the Procedure Authorisation Group (PAG) for assessment and approval and, where required, amend procedures in accordance with PAG feedback. Monitoring and recording of progress, status, dependencies etc. into production schedules. Working within Nuclear Production facilities and on-board submarines as part of the procedure authorship cycle and process confirmation / auditing tasks. Ensuring a comprehensive set of work file records for nuclear processes and procedures, are developed and maintained to a standard which and can tolerate scrutiny during audit events. Investigating contentious/vague information to bring about clarity and meaning for the benefit of the quality of processes and procedures under authorship. Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Engineer (Technical Author): Essential: Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, document generation and health and safety legislation in a manufacturing environment. You have strong knowledge of technical report writing and have demonstrable experience of producing technical documents within one of the following environments: nuclear/defence/manufacturing/engineering/construction. HNC or equivalent qualification or experience within relevant engineering discipline. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word. Able to gather and analyse information of the end user and organise information according to associated requirements and end user's needs. Strong communication skills both written and verbal Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Experience of being able to gather and convert data/information into written narrative. Desirable: A good understanding and experience of naval propulsion systems, structures, and components would be an advantage. Experience of technical report writing and/or procedural writing. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background. Ability to use Document Management Systems. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Visio. What we're looking for in you: You will possess a proactive approach with the ability to effectively problem-solve and manage your own workload. You must also have excellent communication skills to enable you to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Salary: Staff Grade S4 (Competitive) Location: Barrow-in-Furness Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. BAE Systems BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Maritime - Submarines Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes. Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges. We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems. Find out more at #subsgodeeper on LinkedIn
PWC-1
About the role This role is being offered on a 6 - 12 month fixed term basis and can be based in any one of our PwC offices nationally. As part of our Learning and Development Design and Curriculum team, you'll help lead the design process for all PwC traditional classroom and technology enabled learning solutions. You'll be working with subject matter specialists, programme directors/managers and project teams to strategise effective ways to educate and train our people on industry related materials. Reporting to the Technical Content Senior Manager, the Audit Technical Lead Author is responsible for the development of Audit technical learning content which includes years 1 to 4, partner / manager, experienced joiners and other entry / induction routes training. We operate in a strict regulatory environment based on defined learning objectives, largely driven by global network requirements, findings from regulatory reviews and input from various subject matter experts (SMEs). The work undertaken and the specific projects you will be involved with will be based on your skillset, areas of expertise and interests, and an accounting qualification is required. You will be expected to maintain and update your technical expertise, your links with your home business unit, and current engagements as required. The Audit Technical Lead Author is responsible for applying foundation design skills in conjunction with their technical accounting and audit expertise to develop Audit training material for classroom or technology-enabled solutions. As current auditing practitioners, the authors are the first line of defence to ensure materials are technically accurate, however, they will work closely with the relevant SMEs. Specifically, they will be responsible for designing and writing Audit technical learning materials in partnership with experienced T&D professionals including both new content required to address emerging business requirements, and substantial tailoring of existing UK content to reflect changing regulatory or business requirements. This will be across a range of delivery approaches, e.g. face-to-face sessions, simulation or elearn. Who we are looking for Requirements Accounting qualification e.g. ACA Have strong technical accounting and audit skills - with current client engagement exposure Significant experience in executing financial statement audit Have a strong working knowledge of Aura and a number of the systems / tools used within the audit environment Work and operate within an environment of constant regulatory scrutiny Strong interest in T&D design and delivery, and application of Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as a track record of working professionally and collaboratively as part of a wider-team Ability to build and maintain good relationships Communicate confidently and effectively, both in written and verbal form Innovative and creative in approaching new challenges Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively Effectively use online collaboration tools e.g. online meetings and An experience of tutoring / facilitating Audit programmes would be beneficial A career in Learning and Development, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives that constantly improve the PwC experience. You'll help us identify and source the best instructors, develop learning and performance improvement solutions across traditional and virtual classroom environments, and consult with other areas of the Firm to ensure our curriculums and initiatives support the PwC strategy. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
About the role This role is being offered on a 6 - 12 month fixed term basis and can be based in any one of our PwC offices nationally. As part of our Learning and Development Design and Curriculum team, you'll help lead the design process for all PwC traditional classroom and technology enabled learning solutions. You'll be working with subject matter specialists, programme directors/managers and project teams to strategise effective ways to educate and train our people on industry related materials. Reporting to the Technical Content Senior Manager, the Audit Technical Lead Author is responsible for the development of Audit technical learning content which includes years 1 to 4, partner / manager, experienced joiners and other entry / induction routes training. We operate in a strict regulatory environment based on defined learning objectives, largely driven by global network requirements, findings from regulatory reviews and input from various subject matter experts (SMEs). The work undertaken and the specific projects you will be involved with will be based on your skillset, areas of expertise and interests, and an accounting qualification is required. You will be expected to maintain and update your technical expertise, your links with your home business unit, and current engagements as required. The Audit Technical Lead Author is responsible for applying foundation design skills in conjunction with their technical accounting and audit expertise to develop Audit training material for classroom or technology-enabled solutions. As current auditing practitioners, the authors are the first line of defence to ensure materials are technically accurate, however, they will work closely with the relevant SMEs. Specifically, they will be responsible for designing and writing Audit technical learning materials in partnership with experienced T&D professionals including both new content required to address emerging business requirements, and substantial tailoring of existing UK content to reflect changing regulatory or business requirements. This will be across a range of delivery approaches, e.g. face-to-face sessions, simulation or elearn. Who we are looking for Requirements Accounting qualification e.g. ACA Have strong technical accounting and audit skills - with current client engagement exposure Significant experience in executing financial statement audit Have a strong working knowledge of Aura and a number of the systems / tools used within the audit environment Work and operate within an environment of constant regulatory scrutiny Strong interest in T&D design and delivery, and application of Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as a track record of working professionally and collaboratively as part of a wider-team Ability to build and maintain good relationships Communicate confidently and effectively, both in written and verbal form Innovative and creative in approaching new challenges Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively Effectively use online collaboration tools e.g. online meetings and An experience of tutoring / facilitating Audit programmes would be beneficial A career in Learning and Development, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives that constantly improve the PwC experience. You'll help us identify and source the best instructors, develop learning and performance improvement solutions across traditional and virtual classroom environments, and consult with other areas of the Firm to ensure our curriculums and initiatives support the PwC strategy. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
