Airfield Safety & Compliance Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing program

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an Aerodrome Safety & Compliance Specialist to lead safety assurance across aviation infrastructure programmes. You will act as the primary interface between operational stakeholders, project teams, contractors, and regulators to embed safety in project delivery.

The role requires development of Safety Cases, coordinating approvals, managing airfield change, and ensuring SMS compliance while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across UK

Qualifications

• Proven experience within aviation and/or aerodrome environments.
• Developing, reviewing, or managing Safety Cases and operational safety assessments.
• Working knowledge of CAA regulations, publications, and aviation safety standards.
• Application of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and safety assurance principles.
• Implementing aviation regulatory approvals, submissions, and consultations.
• Collaborating with operational stakeholders, designers, engineers, contractors, and regulators.
• Undertaking hazard identification, risk assessment, and assurance activities.
• Leading safety reviews, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Degree or equivalent in related discipline; or demonstrable equivalent experience in aviation/defence/operational infra.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety assurance and Safety Case management across aviation programmes.
• Coordinate hazard identification, risk assessments, assurance activities, and Safety Case development.
• Facilitate safety reviews and coordinate inputs from technical, operational, and regulatory teams.
• Support operational readiness, authorisation processes, and management of operational risks.
• Coordinate airfield change management and ensure SMS compliance.
• Develop and maintain programme assurance and approval plans.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and engagement with aviation authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Airfield safety

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety Case development

Regulatory submissions

Stakeholder engagement

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Education

Airport Planning and Management degree

Aviation Safety Management degree

Civil/Construction/Project Management degree

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an Aerodrome Safety & Compliance Specialist to lead safety assurance across aviation infrastructure programmes. You will act as the primary interface between operational stakeholders, project teams, contractors, and regulators to embed safety in project delivery.

The role requires development of Safety Cases, coordinating approvals, managing airfield change, and ensuring SMS compliance while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across UK