Senior Safety Specialist

BAE Systems; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Tabuk seeks a Senior Safety Specialist to manage project safety and environmental activities. The successful candidate will support the Project Safety Manager, implement hazard management processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a degree in engineering, relevant experience in military aircraft programs, and a strong command of English. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to crucial projects within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally progressing towards chartered status.
• Seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience, particularly in military aircraft programs.
• Proficiency in English with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Safety Manager in ensuring project safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop and maintain the Project Hazard Management process.
• Co-ordinate safety activities across various teams involved in the project.

Skills

Engineering process development

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of SHE requirements

IT software tools proficiency

Education

Honours degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Senior Safety Specialist (00133205)

Saudi National Only

Grade:5

Location:Tabuk

Advert Closing Date: 3rd January 2026

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supporting the Project Safety Manager in the facilitation and co‑ordination of safety and environmental all activities across Project in accordance with the requirements of the Project Safety & Environmental Management Plan.
• Implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Project Hazard Management System including the administration of the Hazard Log.
• Development and maintenance of the Project Hazard Management process.
• Co‑ordination of the hazard management activities across the various teams that make up Project.
• Arranging Hazard Management Meetings ensuring all decisions are documented and a clear auditable trail established for all changes to the Hazard Log.
• Production and maintenance of Project Hazard Log Reports
• Facilitate the review of Customer safety related dependencies identified and captured in et Safety Dependencies Master List (SDML) by Project.
• Mapping of the Hazard Log into the Project Risk and Opportunity Log.
• Monitoring the deployment Hazard Management Meetings/Safety Working Groups across the various teams which make up Project.
• Monitoring and reporting on the Safety and Environmental metrics in place to measure the maturity of Safety & Environmental Management System across Project.
• Providing support to Customer meetings and internal reviews for related safety issues on behalf of the Safety Manager
• Deputising for the Project Safety Manager as required
• Ensuring that the appropriate safety standards are adhered to by all staff.
• Secretarial administration of the Project Safety & Environmental Safety Committee
• Coaching and developing less senior staff
• Identification of the Key Stakeholders and forming strong working links with them

RECRUITMENTSPECIFICATION

• Typically degree qualified to Honours degree level in a relevant engineering discipline and progressing towards chartered Engineer status.
• Experience of the development and application of engineering process and functional governance.
• OR
• Seven to ten years relevant experience in an engineering role supporting Military aircraft programmes, maintenance and Project activities in UK and KSA
• Experienced in use of engineering management tool sets as required.
• Good understanding of Prime Contracting engineering, the Engineering Lifecycle and quality standards.
• Good understanding of functional Safety management processes and duty of care requirements associated with Prime Contracting.
• Understands the internal and external customer requirements.
• Understanding of Project management, managing sub‑contractors and procurement.
• English Language ability to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent achieved within the last 2 years for non-native speakers
• Knowledge of SHE requirements & processes.
• Suitably skilled in the use of general IT software tools.
• Good Presentation skills and well-developed problem solving skills.
• Seek & share good practice & knowledge to continuously improve own practices, sharing knowledge & skills across projects & with functional colleagues.

BAE Systems SDT

“BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training (SDT) was first established back in 1994 as part of the Saudi Economic Offset Program. We deliver a range of internationally-recognised accredited qualifications, we are rapidly expanding our portfolio of training and development packages to deliver unique solutions that offer long-term benefits to the Kingdom's industries and people.”

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).