Design Engineer

Job description

Structural Design Engineer

Scotstoun, Glasgow

12-month Contract (Inside IR35)

37 hrs/week

£30.80 PAYE or £41.41 Umbrella

Working Arrangements: 2 days on site per week (potential for fully remote)

BAE Systems Naval Ships is looking for an experienced Detail Designer with experience in Outfit and Structures Design . You’ll deliver complex detail design solutions, assure quality, and act as a technical role model within the design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and verify high-quality detail design outputs
• Conduct audits, checks, and quality assurance activities
• Coach and mentor designers and early-career colleagues
• Support Team Leads and engage with engineering stakeholders
• Act as technical authority for assigned systems or compartments

About You:

• Strong background in detail design or engineering
• Working knowledge of FORAN
• Previous experience working within a Naval Ships environment
• Excellent knowledge of design processes and quality systems
• Confident communicator with mentoring experience
• Apprenticeship or equivalent experience (HNC/ONC desirable)

Join a leading defence organisation working on world-class naval programmes.

Apply now to be part of BAE Systems Naval Ships

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English