At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety assurance and compliance for aviation projects, ensuring safety is embedded in delivery.
- Company: Join a leading aviation organisation committed to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, health support, gym discounts, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation safety and contribute to a strong safety culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in aviation operations and safety management systems required.
The predicted salary is between 57704 - 70528 £ per year.
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
Aerodrome Safety and Compliance Specialist - Aviation employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
