Job Purpose

The Quality & Safety Management Systems Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS) for the airport project, ensuring full compliance with international aviation standards, contractual requirements, and applicable local regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, ICAO, and client requirements.

• Prepare and manage Quality Plans, Procedures, Method Statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

• Ensure quality requirements are embedded across design, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.

• Conduct internal audits, quality inspections, and compliance assessments.

• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), corrective actions, and preventive actions.

• Monitor KPIs related to quality performance and report to senior management.

• Coordinate quality documentation for regulatory approvals and final handover.

2. Safety Management System (SMS)

• Establish and maintain a robust Safety Management System aligned with ICAO Annex 19, ISO 45001, and aviation authority requirements.

• Develop project-specific Safety Policies, Risk Registers, and Hazard Identification processes.

• Ensure implementation of safety risk assessments (HIRA, JSA, RAMS) for all project activities.

• Oversee safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to closure.

• Promote a strong safety culture across contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

3. Regulatory & Aviation Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:

  • ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs)

  • Local Civil Aviation Authority regulations

  • Airport Operator and Airline safety requirements

• Act as the focal point for quality and safety coordination with aviation authorities, consultants, and auditors.

• Support readiness for operational certification, audits, and inspections.

4. Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Review and approve contractors’ Quality and Safety Management Plans.

• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with QHSE requirements.

• Conduct joint audits and coordination meetings with contractors and consultants.

• Provide guidance and training to project teams on quality and safety requirements.

5. Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver quality and safety awareness programs.

• Ensure personnel competency, inductions, and role-specific training are conducted.

• Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across the project.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular Quality and Safety Reports for project leadership and clients.

• Maintain records, registers, and dashboards for audits, incidents, NCRs, and KPIs.

• Support project close-out and handover documentation.