Aviation Projects Lead for Airport Renewal

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading defined benefit pension scheme

29 days annual leave

Relocation package up to £8,500

Health Cash Plan

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to plan, manage and deliver aviation-related programmes ensuring safe, compliant operations. You will oversee a portfolio including runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL, drainage and other infrastructure within budget and schedule constraints.

You’ll operate in a live airfield environment, coordinating internal teams and external contractors while maintaining safety standards, regulatory alignment and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering airfield, aviation or infrastructure projects in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of aerodrome operations and aviation regulatory frameworks (ICAO, CAA).
• Solid grasp of project and programme management methodologies plus health and safety/CDMRegulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide portfolio of aviation projects and enabling infrastructure with full life‑cycle oversight.
• Lead planning and delivery ensuring compliance with statutory aviation requirements and airport policies.
• Maintain governance, cost control, schedule management and risk escalation.
• Create and control documentation including business cases, plans, risk assessments and handover records.
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors to ensure performance and safety compliance.
• Apply project governance and reporting in line with airport and corporate frameworks.

Skills

Aviation project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Contract management

Job description

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to plan, manage and deliver aviation-related programmes ensuring safe, compliant operations. You will oversee a portfolio including runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL, drainage and other infrastructure within budget and schedule constraints.

You’ll operate in a live airfield environment, coordinating internal teams and external contractors while maintaining safety standards, regulatory alignment and quality expectations.