Aerodrome Safety and Compliance Specialist – Aviation

Overview

In this role, you will lead safety assurance, change management, and regulatory compliance for aviation infrastructure programmes. You will act as the main interface among operations, project teams, contractors, and regulators to embed safety in project delivery. You will develop safety cases, coordinate approvals, and manage airfield changes while upholding SMS and aviation regulations. You’ll contribute to a strong safety culture and help drive continuous safety improvements across programmes.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible working arrangements
• health & wellbeing through Thrive programme
• gymflex discounts
• menopause support package
• development and training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Integrate airfield safety requirements across projects and programmes
• Coordinate hazard identification, risk assessments, assurance activities, and Safety Case development
• Facilitate safety reviews and gather technical, operational, and regulatory inputs
• Support operational readiness, authorisation processes, and management of operational risks
• Assess and coordinate operational and infrastructure changes affecting airfield operations
• Manage change impacts, risks, and concurrent changes
• Develop and maintain programme assurance and approval plans
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and engagement with aviation authorities
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advise project teams
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead safety assurance activities
• Support emergency planning, business continuity, resilience activities, and incident investigations

Key requirements

• Proven aviation/aerodrome operational experience
• Experience developing or managing Safety Cases and safety assessments
• Working knowledge of CAA regulations, publications, and aviation safety standards
• Application of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and safety assurance principles
• Experience implementing aviation regulatory approvals, submissions, and consultations
• Collaborative work with operational stakeholders, designers, engineers, contractors, and regulators
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and assurance activities
• Leading safety reviews, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Degree or equivalent in aviation-related field (as listed) to be inferred
• Demonstrable equivalent experience in aviation or operational infrastructure environments

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Leadership in safety culture and continuous improvement
• Safety Case development
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation
• Regulatory submissions and approvals coordination

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