Leads aircraft system safety and environmental engineering capability for Boeing Defence UK. Responsibilities include safety management frameworks, environmental assessments, hazard log management, resource and budget planning, technical assurance, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and team development. The role supports UK MOD and Boeing programmes, manages engineering performance and recruitment, and requires expertise in safety management systems, aircraft operations, environmental risk, and applicable UK defence standards.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Role Responsibilities::
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Boeing Benefits:
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Role Responsibilities::
- Develop and execute frameworks for delivering high-quality product, system, and service safety management.
- Support BDUK programmes and campaigns with safety and environmental engineering expertise.
- Plan and forecast resource requirements for aircraft safety and environmental engineering, managing associated budgets.
- Engage with other functional staff regarding safety management requirements for new and ongoing projects.
- Manage engineering capability output through monitoring and reporting of On Time Delivery and First Time Quality.
- Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to improve team performance and delivery.
- Provide leadership and foster the growth of a qualified and diverse team to deliver engineering support.
- Oversee team development and performance management, including recruitment and support for early career professionals, graduates, interns, and apprentices.
- Facilitate the development of technical leaders and experts within the team.
- Manage changes within the team and contribute to technical assurance across all BDUK products and services.
- Liaise with BDUK Safety Management System staff to ensure safe product and service delivery.
- The role involves significant interaction with UK MOD and Boeing stakeholders. Diplomacy and resilience are essential. Some UK and international travel is expected.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership".
- Ability to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
- Experience in resource acquisition, supplier management, and process improvement.
- Strong relationship-building skills with customers, partners, peers, and direct reports.
- Experience in motivating and developing team members.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Degree in an Engineering or a relevant discipline is desirable.
- Formal training in system safety and/or environmental engineering.
- Experience leading and developing safety and/or environmental assessments for complex systems and aircraft.
- Ability to oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes within own area of expertise.
- Previous industry experience in safety and/or environmental engineering management, including:
- Application of Def Stan 00-056 and/or 00-051 POSMS and/or POEMSo
- Development and management of safety and/or environmental management systems.
- In-service management of safety and/or environmental cases Environmental risk management
- Hazard log derivation and management•
- Familiarity with common safety tools such as eCassandra, ASCE, RBW Fault Tree module, and BowTieXP.
- Experience with aircraft operations and maintenance.
- Effective communication, strong technical competency, project management skills and diplomacy and resilience.
Boeing Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- An inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (with 5% employee contributions)
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing Bristol, England Office
100 Coldharbour Road, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, BS16 1EJ
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