Undergraduate Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

This is a 12-month placement within the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) function at BAE Systems.

Role Description

Within the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) function, you will support the implementation of SHE management systems and contribute to business objectives, improvement plans, and risk reduction initiatives. Working alongside managers and advisors, you will help embed a positive safety culture, support SHE improvement programmes, and assist with key business projects. You will take part in audits, accident investigations, and near miss reviews, helping identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. The role also involves reviewing SHE performance reports and developing an understanding of ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards, governance processes, and their practical application across the business.

Core Duties

• Ability to work under your own initiative on tasks set by your placement manager.
• To analyse information/data in order to produce documentation, processes and/or reports to support company initiatives and cultural improvements.
• Lead a defined project; devise a project plan, describe relevant activities, provide regular updates and keep to timescales.
• Engage and liaise key functional stakeholders in order to ensure that all needs are met and expectations managed.
• Deliver presentation material to SHE function representatives and key stakeholders in order to inform and/or gain approval.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in any health and safety or environmental related subject.

Important Information

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.

Key Dates

• Start Date: 21st June 2027
• Length of Placement: 12 months
• End Date: 16th June 2028