Description
The Safety Manager Aviation is integral to ensuring ABM Aviation's safety protocols and procedures are effectively implemented across our PRM operations at London Heathrow Airport. The primary focus will be on fostering a culture of safety excellence, compliance with aviation regulations, and continuous improvement in safety practices throughout the organisation.
Key responsibilities include facilitating and driving internal compliance and awareness of QHSE throughout the operation, assisting the Head of QHSE in maintaining aviation sector QHSE procedures, implementing QHSE policies changes, and supporting the Head of QHSE in reviewing internal system procedures.
The role also involves working proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility, collaborating closely with operational teams to ensure safety concerns are addressed effectively and in a timely manner, and overseeing the implementation and monitoring of safety management systems (SMS).
Additionally, the Safety Manager Aviation will conduct safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards, lead the investigation of incidents and accidents, prepare detailed reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence, analyse safety performance data and develop proactive strategies to enhance safety outcomes, and act as the primary point of contact for aviation safety-related inquiries.
The role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, build and maintain professional and proactive relationships with the organisation, our client base and the Aviation Management peer group, and promote a positive safety culture and engage employees in safety initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have professional certifications in aviation safety or health and safety, knowledge of aviation regulations, standards and best practices, good knowledge of health, safety, environment and quality standards, management and implementation, experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and a full clean UK driving licence or other accepted licence.