Undergraduate Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

Length of placement: 12 months

Job title: Undergraduate Submarines Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

Who we are

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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

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.

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.

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.

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 the following subjects:   Any health and safety or environmental related subject.

21st June 2027

12 months