Assurance Manager

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Assurance Manager responsible for ensuring project compliance, managing quality standards, and guiding stakeholders on assurance processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with strong experience in quality management within the infrastructure sector. This role offers competitive benefits and strong career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in design and build contracts within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Previous work in a similar assurance, compliance or quality management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage project assurance and quality processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on quality planning and compliance.
• Perform site inspections and lead risk management processes.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in auditing techniques

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.

• Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Assurance Manager

The Role

The Assurance Manager will be responsible for planning the assurance, project compliance and managing the handover process whilst ensuring that the quality, safety, and technical standards are adhered to in accordance with the client’s requirements and the Asset Management Process (AMP) is completed and delivered in line with project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advice, and support to the stakeholders on quality planning, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover in accordance with client requirements
• Support the planning, development, and review of Quality Management Plans (QMPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) during project evaluation and planning phases
• Track progress on assurance deliverables in line with work progressed and ensure that the teams are compliant with quality assurance (QA) and all hand back documentation
• Perform site inspection and participate in risk identification, analysis and management processes whilst continually identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
• Manage the project assurance and hand back process, from construction through to completion and asset acceptance and obtain necessary approvals when required
• Create and manage plans to ensure project activities meet quality standards and client requirements
• Direct Site Engineering teams to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Ensure all QA and Health and Safety documentation are compiled, reviewed, and submitted in compliance with the client standards
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure that the project objectives and requirements are met
• Oversee the Asset Management Process (AMP), ensuring that all asset information is correctly captured, formatted, and submitted to facilitate a smooth handover
• Manage quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and resolving gaps in the documentation process
• Support with audits and inspections as required by the client or regulatory authorities
• Manage quality processes and assurance
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through quality management
• Undertake investigations and implement effective root cause analysis, and enable the identification of corrective actions

About you

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience in design and build contracts within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Previous experience working in a similar assurance, compliance or quality management role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with the site teams, clients and technical specialists
• Experience with internal auditing techniques and methodologies

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) assurance and hand back processes
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

8 hours volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)

Leadership & management training and coaching

Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression

Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail].