Safety, Health and Environment Manager

British Airways plc; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways Engineering is seeking a senior SHE leader to drive health, safety and environmental compliance policy across the Engineering directorate. You will engage with internal teams, suppliers and regulators to implement the SHE strategy and management system, aligning decisions with directorate objectives to deliver safety and reliability.

You will lead and develop SHE professionals, work with the Engineering Leadership Team to uphold the aim of being the safest and most reliable

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a similar industry (Desirable)
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification (Essential)
• ISEP or equivalent Level 3 environmental qualification (Essential)
• Ability to hold an airside pass (Desirable)
• Demonstrable structured leadership training (Desirable)
• Ideally hold or working towards Chartered membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, ISEP) (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Acts as the leader for Safety, Health & Safety (SHE) matters across Engineering engaging with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulators (e.g. CAA, HSE, EA).
• Develops, influences, and implements the Engineering SHE strategy and Management System.
• Aligns decisions with directorate-level objectives to deliver positive outcomes across the business.
• Leads and manages SHE professionals, influencing the Engineering Leadership Team to achieve strategic goals.
• Works with the Engineering Senior Leadership Team to develop and achieve the engineering goal 'to be the safest and most reliable airline MRO'.
• Represents Engineering across wider Airline for SHE matters.
• Oversees group activities including investigations, interpreting guidance, audits, reporting and improvement planning, and communicating safety performance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership training

Airside pass suitable

Chartered membership desirable

Education

DEGREE level qualification

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6

ISEP or equivalent Level 3 environmental qualification

Job description

Responsible for leading the implementation of health, safety and environmental compliance policy across the Engineering directorate.

What you'll do:

• Acts as the leader for Safety, Health & Safety (SHE) matters across Engineering engaging with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulators (e.g. CAA, HSE, EA).
• Develops, influences, and implements the Engineering SHE strategy and Management System.
• Aligns decisions with directorate-level objectives to deliver positive outcomes across the business.
• Leads and manages SHE professionals, influencing the Engineering Leadership Team to achieve strategic goals.
• Works with the Engineering Senior Leadership Team to develop and achieve the engineering goal 'to be the safest and most reliable airline MRO'.
• Represents Engineering across wider Airline for SHE matters.
• Oversees group activities including:
  • Leading complex investigations into incidents, driving preventative actions and innovative solutions.
  • Interpreting technical, regulatory, manufacturer (OEM), and industry guidance through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and improving safety, risk, and quality performance through audits, reporting, and improvement planning.
  • Communicating safety performance to senior stakeholders, recommending actions and influencing cross-functional solutions in complex areas.
  • Represent BA and BA Engineering at Industry Forums and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a similar industry (Desirable)
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification (Essential)
• ISEP or equivalent Level 3 environmental qualification (Essential)
• Ability to hold an airside pass (Desirable)
• Demonstrable structured leadership training (Desirable)
• Ideally hold or working towards Chartered membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, ISEP) (Desirable)

Header: A career without limits

As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

Why British Airways?

Join a world-class airline with a proud heritage and an exciting future. At BA Engineering, you'll work with the best in the business, in a role where your contribution directly enhances the safety and reliability of our global fleet.

We offer a competitive salary, generous travel benefits, excellent training, and development opportunities to grow your career.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.

This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past - but we are looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country's creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you are made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we are connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.