Senior Engineer - Safety and Environmental (Safety)

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence company based in Coventry is looking for a Senior Product Safety Engineer. In this role, you will develop and maintain the Safety Management System, support project safety management practices, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and awareness of environmental challenges. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining Safety Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Project Safety Management Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Safety Management System.
• Support the production of Project Safety Management Plans.
• Conduct hazard and risk management activities.

Skills

Awareness of environmental challenges

Ability to interpret technical data

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System
• Support the production of Project Safety Management Plans
• Undertake Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities
• Support construction of the Project Product Safety Case including Safety Case Reports
• Support administration and management of the Project Hazard Log
• Support the delivery training to the Product Safety and Environmental domains and the wider BAE Systems community
• Produce, present and articulate clear and logical technical safety arguments
• Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Project Safety Case and supporting documentation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to

Desirable:

• Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases
• Ability to interpret technical data

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

As a Product Safety Engineer, you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.