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A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Airworthiness and System Safety Manager in Bristol. This critical role involves leading safety initiatives and compliance across defence engineering projects, with a focus on coaching and mentoring. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in airworthiness, safety standards, and a solid Defence/Aerospace background. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for growth within the organization.
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Airworthiness and System Safety Manager
Bristol (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days/week on site)
Key skills required for this role
Airworthiness
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Airworthiness and System Safety Manager
Bristol (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days/week on site)
Clearance: SC required (BPSS to start acceptable) - British Nationals only - no dual nationalities due to SUKEO/ITAR constraints
Do you have DAOS signatory experience and a proven track record of delivering safety-led design in defence environments?
We're seeking a highly capable Airworthiness and System Safety Manager to drive system safety, airworthiness, and environmental assurance within our defence engineering projects.
This is a critical technical role that requires deep expertise in Defence Standards, DAOS certification, and safety leadership. While the role has no direct reports, you'll play a vital coaching and governance function across multiple business units and directly advise the Engineering Director on approvals and risk balance.
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What We're Looking For
Why This Role?
This is not a checkbox role - it's about taking ownership, providing assurance, and embedding safe, compliant, and forward-thinking design in mission-critical environments.
Ready to take the lead? Apply today or message us directly.
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