HS&E Manager - Submarines

Job Description

Job Title: HSE Manager - Submarines

Working location: Raynesway, Derby

As the HSE Manager you will be reporting to the Head of HS&E and be a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager for Rolls-Royce Submarines.

Accountable to the Head of HSE and Director Site and Licensee Authority for the Health, Safety and Environment Management of operations. To lead, co-ordinate and represent Rolls-Royce Submarines in health, safety and environment issues/initiatives.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three-five days per week.

What you will be doing:

You will be the HSE specialist for Rolls-Royce Submarines -accountable for the performance and results of HSE.

• Maintain knowledge of best practice HSE legislation and that of key stakeholders, and use them to drive strategy, processes and performance.
• Provide technical HSE direction to operation, maintenance and design teams within.
• Develop policies and strategies for continuous improvement and development of the HSE culture, encouraging, motivating and recognising good behaviour at all levels.
• Establish, maintain and lead all significant accident and incident investigations, record systems, reports and accident trend analysis.
• Represent the business on HSE matters with Regulators, Customers, Suppliers and other stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional HSE qualifications.
• Chartered or working towards chartered membership of IOSH.
• Experienced in providing high level advice and risk based solutions in a diverse range of disciplines.
• Have a proven track record in HSE management.
• Experienced in HSE in Design and Construction.
• The ability to influence and facilitate ownership and commitment by management and active participation.
• Knowledge of the business area, specific risks and industry approaches would be advantageous.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

HS & E

Posting Date

07 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

20 Jul 2026