Product Safety Manager at BAE Systems

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety management systems, Environmental management, Hazard log management, Risk assessment, Safety auditing, Stakeholder management, Engineering lifecycle management, Regulatory compliance, Airworthiness, Safety culture, Incident investigation, Project management, Safety programme planning, Quality assurance, Technical documentation, Leadership

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

(Saudi National Only) Grade: GG12 Location: Riyadh Working hours: full time Advert closing: 22/04/2026 Responsibilities Develop and facilitate Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS). Act as the safety management primary point of contact with all safety stakeholders, internal stakeholders, MODSAP, Customer, and suppliers and subcontractors. Produce and maintain the Safety and Environmental Management Plan. Manage the requirements of the Safety and Environmental Management Systems are effectively managed and implemented with the complete operation. Ensure the Hazard Log Management tool is effectively maintained and managed. Ensure that mitigations have been implemented / facilitated by his direct reports. Manage all safety risks and quality issues identified within project’s are continually assessed, consistently managed, and appropriately escalated to assure the overall safe operations. Ensure all accidents, incidents and significant near misses are investigated, measures to prevent reoccurrences are identified and implemented, and the learning outcome communicated appropriately. Manage a Safety Programme Plan (SPP) (schedule) capturing all safety management activities, with progress reported monthly. Effectively manage all external audits / assessments are planned and any corrective actions are resolved in a timely manner. Manage the effective implementation of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety & Environmental policies, mandates, processes and procedures. Manage the production of a set of maturity matrix reflecting the maturity of SEMS and Safety Culture. Ensure that the Safety Management System is deployed as defined by customer, contractual and legislative requirements Manage the production of Hazard Log, including conducting formal hazard risk assessments and continually review the Hazard Log, including any mapping into the Risk and Opportunity Log. Manage and support the safe introduction and integration of new capabilities. Secretariat over the Project Safety & Environmental Committee (PSEC). Chair Hazard Management Meetings (HMMs). Manage and support the relevant Safety Action Groups (SAG), as required. Provide support to the Operations Director in his involvement in the Customer’s Safety Reviews. Manage the compilation of LCM/ELC Safety documentation, as required. Manage the required Safety Management processes and procedures in line with Safety and Environment Management processes and procedures. Manage the production of the Safety Argument, and Safety Justification. Manage the production of the Environmental Impact Assessment. Support the Enterprise Project Safety & Environmental Committee, as required. Ensure safety management documentations are appropriately configured and controlled. Identify, form and maintain strong working networks with the key stakeholders, internally and externally. Encourage all personnel within through appropriate personal behaviors to foster a “just culture” and take steps to proactively communicate safety concerns and issues. Able to provide guidance and advice on all aspects of Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Identify and ensure the safety training requirements are identified, captured, and appropriately managed. Day to day direction of direct reports to ensure that the appropriate safety, environmental and quality standards are adhered to within. Ensure that appropriate safety objectives are flowed down and met by direct reports. Ensure the consistent delivery and completion of mandated BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety awareness training across. Support regular reviews of SHE across the project. Comply with all other responsibilities listed for ‘All Employees’. Complete BAES SA mandated training courses e.g. “Health & Safety for Senior Managers” etc. Complete any specialist training, as defined by line manager or within your PDR The delivery of the role will typically be through the management of a small team of Professionals or is delivered as an individual contributor with subject matter expertise in a key Engineering discipline. Job Requirements: · Prime Contracting Experience · Knowledge of BAES business in KSA and KSA culture · Extensive Product Safety & Environmental Engineering company/industry knowledge (10 years in a management position), managing significant and diverse Safety & Environmental Engineering activities, across several phases of the engineering lifecycle. · Customer and Supplier relations experience · Understanding of RSAF organizational structure and regulatory frameworks for safety, environment and airworthiness. · Significant knowledge and experience in the application of external regulations or standards (e.g. Part 145-part M, Def-Stan 00-56, Def-Stan 00-970, PUWER (1998), HSE (1974) and RIDDOR (1995) etc…) applicable to the operation and continuing airworthiness of an Officer & Aircrew Training service. · Manage safety programme plan for a multi-faceted project. · Understands the hazards and level safety risk likely to be present in a supplier’s product / service and can formally assess and challenge the supplier’s mythology for demonstration and compliance with safety requirements. · An awareness and experience of the independent safety assessment process and its application. · An awareness of availability, reliability and maintainability requirements used within a continuing airworthiness organization. · Familiarity with JSP822 (Defense Systems Approach to Training). SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership. BAE Systems BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defense supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defense industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce. (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). Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.

Responsibilities

The Product Safety Manager will develop and facilitate the Safety and Environment Management System while acting as the primary point of contact for all safety stakeholders. They are responsible for managing hazard logs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with contractual and legislative safety requirements.