Graduate Safety And Environmental Engineer

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Engineer with a background in Product / System Safety and Environment to join our Product Safety and Environmental Team. Leonardo is a global high-tech company & one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence & Security.

Our 12 Month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business, As a Graduate you will join us on a competitive salary with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading Scientists and Engineers within a globally renowned company?

The role requires an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for overcoming technical challenges. As a Graduate Safety and Environmental Engineer you will support the design and development of our World Leading Electro-Optic, Communications and Information Systems Products under the guidance of experiences Product Safety and Environmental Engineers. You will be introduced to state of the art methods, technology and tools to enable you to explore all aspects of the Engineering Lifecycle, including Requirements Analysis, Design, Implementation, Test, Build, Production and in-service support.

This role allows a mixture of on-site and remote working; with attendance at our Essex facility required when Customer requirements dictate.

What you’ll do as a Graduate Safety & Environmental Engineer:

You will be responsible for:

• Acquiring the skills required to work effectively within a Professional Engineering environment.
• Supporting members of the Product Safety and Environmental Engineering Team in the delivery of technical solutions that meet our Customer needs.
• Delivering detailed Safety and Environmental analyses, including Hazard Logs, Environmental Features Matrices, Fault Trees Safety and Environmental Case Reports within the constraints defined by the Lead Safety and Environmental Engineer.
• Working to meet Cost, Schedule and Quality demands.

What we need from you:

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of an upper second-class degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar, Electronics/Electrical)
• Be a self-motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous personal development.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums i.e. written, verbal, digital, etc.

• The ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Adaptable to the ever changing demands that will be encountered within the role.
• Offer novel ideas and methods for solving complex problems, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge learned during academic studies.
• Demonstrate relevant project work and/or placements in Industry are beneficial, but not essential.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon - Home Based

Additional Locations:

GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid