Undergraduate Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Undergraduate Submarines Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) intern. The role involves supporting managers in implementing SHE management systems, assisting in safety culture development, and participating in SHE projects. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2.2 in their degree related to health and safety or environmental studies. Competitive salary of £24,300 and hybrid working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible discounted lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Support managers to implement SHE management systems.
• Assist in developing a safety culture within Submarines.
• Support SHE improvement projects.
• Provide support to audits and investigations.
• Review safety, health and environmental reports.

Skills

Safety management systems

Risk reduction projects

Auditing skills

ISO45001 knowledge

ISO14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in health and safety or environmental related subject

Tools

Safety and environmental reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Length of contract: 6 months. Start date (dd Month Year): 22nd June 2026. Qualification requirements: As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in a health and safety or environmental related subject.

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 3-5 days per week.

Salary

£24,300

Responsibilities

• Supporting managers and advisors to implement the SHE management systems, including delivery of objectives and plans.
• To support in the development and embedding of an improved safety culture within the Submarines business and support the SHE improvement programme.
• Assist key risk reduction and improvement SHE projects and activities.
• Provide support to audits, accidents and near miss investigations.
• Reviewing and interpreting safety, health and environmental reports.
• Understand ISO45001 and ISO14001 governance processes and how they are applied.

Benefits

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

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?

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 welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.