Airports and Airspace Senior Consultant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Consulting
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SKILLS

Project Management Stakeholder Management CAA Airspace Design Regulations ICAO Annex 14 Safety Case Development Analytical Skills Consultancy Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Airports and Airspace team in Cambridge. The role involves managing projects, providing expertise, and supporting clients in the UK aviation market, with a focus on airspace modernization and new technology integration. The ideal candidate will have a consultancy background and experience in aviation, with knowledge of CAA regulations and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver a range of complex airports and airspace projects from initial concept to final implementation, working in close collaboration with diverse stakeholders including Air Navigation Service Providers, airports, airlines, and the CAA.

  • Support clients to assess potential opportunities and determine exact requirements.

  • Conduct in-depth analysis to provide evidentially based assessments of current and future capabilities when writing reports and completing studies.

  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to help deliver client strategic objectives during aerodrome development projects.

  • Conduct feasibility analysis to determine prioritised alternative courses of action.

  • Provide expert support as necessary to enhance operational and business resilience.

  • Facilitate effective communication engagement and consultation, when necessary, with key aviation and non-aviation stakeholders.

  • Produce high-quality written documentation in support of all project activities.

  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring high-quality, on-time and on-budget delivery.

  • Stay informed on the latest developments in the airports and airspace market with respect to evolving policy, regulatory requirements, and the application of best practice.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

  • Proven consultancy or managerial experience in an aviation, airport, or airspace related field.

  • Thorough understanding of CAA airspace design regulations and processes.

  • Practical application and knowledge of ICAO Annex 14 aerodrome design requirements.

  • Experience of safeguarding requirements from an airport/regulatory perspective.

  • Expertise or experience in safety case development and assessment.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong project management skills with an appropriate qualification, and a track record of delivering to time, cost and quality.

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable

  • A background in air traffic control within either the civil or military environment.

  • Expertise in aviation Safety Management Systems, including Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance.

  • Experience with data-driven safety methodologies.

  • Experience with airspace modelling tools and software.

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