Airspace Modernisation Project Delivery Specialist

Project Manager (Airspace Modernisation Project Delivery Specialist)  

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level Required: BPSS

Location: Gatwick / Hybrid (expectation 2 days in office per week)

Visa Restrictions: This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship

Closing Date: 16th September 2026

Interview Date: WC 21 and 28th September 2026

Please apply using your CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter.

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

As the Airspace Modernisation Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile projects that support the UK’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy. Working within the Airspace Modernisation Delivery Team, you will apply robust project management practices to ensure successful delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that shape the future of UK airspace.

You will be responsible for leading projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality standards. This includes effective planning, governance, risk and issue management, and alignment with the CAA’s regulatory frameworks and delivery processes.

This is a hands-on role requiring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will work closely with internal teams, government departments, industry partners, and the public to ensure transparency, collaboration, and alignment with strategic objectives.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in managing complex business projects through their full lifecycle, from initiation to successful delivery. You’ll have a strong track record of delivering outcomes, with a focus on quality and stakeholder value. Experience working in a regulatory or policy development environment, where strategic thinking, compliance, and public accountability are key would be highly advantageous.

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy frameworks in a project delivery context.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, particularly in high-profile or politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex technical and operational data to inform decision-making.
• Experience leading organisational or operational change, including stakeholder transition and adoption of new technologies or procedures.
• Have a proven ability to communicate effectively at working level internally with CAA colleagues, and externally with industry stakeholders.
• Possess good organisational discipline and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.
• Have sound understanding and experience of MS Office and familiarity with digital tools for project management (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint).

Desirable criteria

• A Project Management qualification such as APM, Prince 2, MSP, or Agile.
• Good knowledge of the wider UK aviation industry.
• An understanding of UK General Aviation needs and operations.
• An understanding of the UK’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy and related aims and objectives.
• An understanding of the CAA structure and its working practice and procedures.
• An understanding of NATS and other ANSPs and their structures related to Airspace modernisation.
• Some understanding of emerging technologies in aviation (e.g. Electronic Conspicuity, Detect and Avoid, UAS Traffic Management, Command and Control Links)
• Some knowledge of European and International institutions and their working arrangements.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance. To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations. We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers. We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

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Our Values

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Closing Date: 16th September 2026

Interview Date: WC 21 and 28th September 2026

Please apply using your CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.