SHE Lead Advisor

As SHE Lead Advisor for Naval Ships, you will lead the hands-on delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental arrangements across complex shipbuilding and support programmes. Working closely with project teams, contractors and operational staff, you will implement SHE plans, carry out assurance activities and actively manage risk in dynamic environments.
You will provide visible, inclusive leadership throughout build, integration, test and trials, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and issues are resolved quickly. This role directly safeguards people, assets and programme milestones, enabling Naval Ship projects to be delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
Core duties:

You will support the development, maintenance and deployment of SHE management systems, including objectives, processes and assurance
Ensure you provide clear, competent SHE advice to leaders, enabling effective and inclusive risk management
You will take lead on requirements to improve SHE performance, including implementing policies, objectives and robust risk controls
This role will require you to contribute to innovative SHE change programmes that strengthen risk management and embed continuous improvement
You will deliver assurance to confirm compliance with legal requirements, the Operational Framework and SHE Management Systems, You will join a highly skilled, collaborative SHE community supporting some of the UK's most critical Naval Ship programmes. Working alongside engineers, project leaders and delivery partners, the team combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, enablement-focused approach to safety, health and environment.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Hold a QCF/NQF Level 5 or higher SHE qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma, an honours degree in Safety, Health or Environmental practice, or an equivalent accredited qualification
Demonstrate considerable influencing skills to help operationalise, integrate and deliver processes, projects and organisational change
Apply inclusive communication and collaboration to embed effective SHE practices across diverse teams and environments

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.