Aviation Project Manager

Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Contract Type: 18 months fixed term. Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests will be considered.

Closing date: 15 November 2026

DBS and CTC clearances are required for appointment to this post.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is preparing to relaunch, and we are seeking experienced aviation professionals to shape and grow the airport for the future.

This is an opportunity to play a part in the future of one of the UK’s most promising regional airports. As part of our team, you will support the leadership team in building a modern, resilient, and sustainable aviation hub that serves the regions and sets new standards for environmental responsibility.

About the role:

The Aviation Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of aviation related programmes and projects vital to supporting safe, compliant and resilient airport operations. Providing high-quality project management across a portfolio of utilities capital, renewal and improvement projects ensuring delivery to agreed scope, budget and programme while maintaining compliance with regulatory, safety and operational requirements.

Operating within a live and safety-critical airfield environment, the postholder will manage projects covering runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield ground lighting (AGL), drainage, fencing, and associated infrastructure, delivering to agreed scope, budget, programme, and quality standards while minimising disruption to aircraft movements and airport operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a wide portfolio of aviation projects and associated enabling infrastructure. Maintaining full oversight of the project life cycle including risks, issues, costs, benefits and the provision of progress reports.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of projects ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory aviation requirements along with airport polices. This will include aerodrome certification standards, health and safety legislation and the Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Apply agreed project governance, controls, and reporting arrangements, ensuring accurate financial forecasting, schedule management, change control, and timely escalation of risks or issues where required.
• Prepare, maintain and control project documentation including business cases, project plans, method statements, risk assessments, permits, assurance records, and handover documentation. Ensuring audit, assurance and asset integration readiness.
• Coordinate internal resources and manage external contractors, consultants & utility providers ensuring performance, competence and compliance with contractual, technical and safety requirements.
• Apply robust project governance, cost control, programme management, and reporting arrangements in line with airport and corporate frameworks.

The successful candidate

You will bring proven experience in the delivery of airfield, aviation, transport, or infrastructure projects in a regulated operational environment, with a strong understanding of aerodrome operations, airfield infrastructure, and aviation regulatory frameworks (e.g. ICAO, CAA). You will have a sound knowledge of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application, along with a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and contract management in live environments. You will have a strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational resilience, coupled with a solution focused mindset and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that Doncaster Sheffield Airport thrives. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and a generous pension scheme.

What We Offer

In return, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in the successful relaunch of Doncaster Sheffield Airport and help shape the future of one of the UK's newest and most exciting airports.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Leading defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 days after 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Eligibility for Shared Cost AVCs.
• Relocation package of up to £8,500.
• Broad range of family-friendly workplace policies.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work and Home Technology salary sacrifice schemes.
• Wide range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• Financial wellbeing support, including affordable loans.
• Free access to Occupational Health, counselling and physiotherapy services.
• Access to on-site gym facilities.
• Free on-site parking.

If you are passionate about creating safe, compliant and resilient operations and want to be part of an exciting new chapter for Doncaster Sheffield Airport, we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure you view the job summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 16 November 2026 and that interviews will be held week commencing 23 November 2026.

For further details or to arrange informal chat please email: dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk and we will respond to arrange a convenient time.

To apply for the role please complete the attached application form and return to dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk