BAE Systems
Senior Environmental Engineer
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Senior Environmental Engineer
Senior Environmental Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
About BAE Systems
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something greater. As a valued colleague in our global network, you’ll contribute unique expertise to pioneering defence, aerospace, and security solutions for a safer future—from the underwater depths to space exploration.
There’s no limit to where a career here could take you.
Role Overview
The Senior Environmental Engineer is a dynamic role supporting project and engineering teams across BAE Systems and the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Collaborating with cross-organisational stakeholders, you’ll deliver a broad spectrum of environmental engineering activities for complex programmes, including undertaking ship visits and occasional travel.
This position offers technical expertise growth, diverse engineering experience, and the chance to shape Environment-compliant programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within the BAE Systems Safety and Environmental Hub, supporting QEC, T45, T23, Hunt, and OPV naval platforms.
- Ensure RN platform compliance with UK and international legislation, plus MoD procedures.
- Partner with engineering and In-Service Support teams to:
- Develop Environmental Impact Assessments
- Set Environmental Objectives and Targets
- Update Environmental Features Matrices
- Conduct and monitor Environmental assessments (both internally and externally).
- Represent Class Safety Leads as required at Design Reviews and Environmental Assessment Workshops.
- Contribute to Maritime and Land Product Environmental governance, including Policy, Framework, and Process.
- Stay current with environmental legislation and advise stakeholders on compliance requirements.
- Address Environmental engineering queries arising from capability insertion and maintenance.
- Make autonomous Safety & Environmental management decisions.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
- A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in an engineering discipline or demonstrable experience in an engineering environment.
- Accredited Environmental qualifications (e.g.,IEMA Certifications/Environmental Technician).
- Experience working in accordance with Environmental Management Systems (e.g., ISO 14001, MoD Environmental Procedures).
- Proficiency in Environmental Management tools, techniques, and standards.
- A background in engineering, naval, industrial, maritime, or Oil & Gas—or equivalent competence from workplace experience (e.g., Pharmaceuticals).
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Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme
- Employee share plans
- Extended wellbeing benefits:
- Green car scheme
- Private health plans
- Discounted shopping & lifestyle programmes
- Annual incentive eligibility
Team & Development
As a Senior Environmental Engineer, you’ll be part of the Warship Support Safety Engineering Hub, supporting world-class platforms:
- Aircraft Carriers
- T45 Destroyers
- T23 Frigates
- Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels
- B1 Patrol Vessels
Training and career development are fully supported to advance your expertise.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
- Limitingless potential: Fresh, meaningful challenges and a culture of innovation.
- Personalised rewards: Tailor benefits to your lifestyle (e.g., financial wellness, childcare).
- Sustainability & inclusivity: An environment where ‘diversity of thought’ drives success and belonging.
- Shared purpose: A collaborative community of global leaders shaping defence and security.
All applicants must meet UK security vetting levels for this role. International applicants check eligibility requirements.
Closing Date: 17 July 2026 Applications may close early if sufficient candidates are received. Apply promptly if interested.
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