SHE Advisor – Facilities Management
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a SHE Advisor for Facilities Management, providing expert safety, health, and environmental advice and assurance across multiple sites to ensure compliance and promote a proactive safety culture.
// Key Responsibilities
- Provide SHE advice and assurance for Facilities Management operations.
- Ensure compliance with UK SHE legislation, company standards, and ISO standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Manage contractor SHE compliance and engage with stakeholders.
- Deliver SHE training and promote positive SHE behaviours.
- Willingness to travel regionally.
// Role Specification
SHE Advisor – Facilities Management
Location: Filton or South West sites, Hybrid
Join BAE Systems and become a vital part of our global colleague network, bringing your unique skills to pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You will be trusted to deliver advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.
About the Role:
You will be providing competent Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) advice and assurance across Facilities Management operations within BAE Systems Shared Services. This 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 the 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 and Qualifications:
- 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 a 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, you will provide SHE support to the Facilities Management services delivered by Shared Services. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Shared Services, supply chain partners, and the wider business. This role offers excellent exposure across BAE Systems, providing a varied and rewarding workload that directly contributes to the high standard of facilities required by the company.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and an environment where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contributions and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We embrace sustainable working practices and foster a supportive culture where you can belong and be proud of the difference you make.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. 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 security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any previous nationalities held, and your place of birth can impact the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level.