SHE Advisor – Facilities Management

Safety, health and environment

Experienced professionals

Job Title: SHE Advisor – Facilities Management

Location: Filton or South West sites , Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on skills and experience

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.

Job Description:

You will be providing competent Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) advice and assurance across Facilities Management operations within BAE Systems Shared Services. The role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, company SHE standards, and promotes a proactive safety culture across multiple sites.

Core duties:

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure FM operations comply with UK SHE legislation, BAE Systems Operational Framework, and ISO standards (ISO45001, ISO14001)
• Risk Management: Conduct and review risk assessments for FM activities and support implementation of control measures
• Audits & Assurance: Plan and execute SHE audits and inspections across regional FM sites, reporting findings and tracking corrective actions
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and non-conformances, producing root cause analysis and preventive actions
• Contractor Management: Ensure contractors adhere to SHE requirements and review risk assessments/method statements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the regional SHE point of contact for FM operations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Training & Culture: Deliver SHE training and toolbox talks, promoting continuous improvement and positive SHE behaviours
• Data & Reporting: Monitor SHE performance metrics and provide reports to FM leadership and governance boards

Essential Skills:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Equivalent Qualification
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of applying UK SHE legislation and ISO standards
• Auditing and investigation skills and/ or qualification
• Experience in Facilities Management or similar environment
• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial practical experience in the management of asbestos, legionella and fire safety compliance, with the ability to provide assurance of legal, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Willingness to travel regionally

The SHE Team:

Working within a small team providing SHE support to the provision of Facilities Management services by Shared Services. The role will work closely with colleagues in both Shared Services, our partners in the supply chain and the wider business.

You will have excellent exposure to all areas of BAE Systems, providing a varied and rewarding workload which contributes directly to providing the high standard of facilities required by BAE Systems to deliver it’s services. You will have the chance to influence across the SHE and Facilities Management team and support the continual improvement of the Shared Services strategy for SHE operations

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.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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