Certification Manager

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI in Birmingham is recruiting for a Technical Assurance & Handover professional to support HS2 delivery. You will guide handover activities, implement assurance plans and coordinate cross-functional teams across major structural works in the Midlands.

The role requires at least 5 years' experience in QMS on major projects, ISO 9001 audit exposure, and strong organisational as well as communication skills. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the management of QMS on major construction projects in the UK.
• Experience with Technical Assurance, Certification packages, handover and completion.
• ISO 9001 audit experience and familiarity with quality management systems.
• Highly organised with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to balance high quality standards with practical site implementation.
• Proficient in MS Office and web-based project information tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Handover Management Plans and procedures.
• Implement Technical Assurance and Handover processes ensuring alignment across sites.
• Develop certification (Single Assurance Pack) and completion strategy.
• Define and implement site project area certification trackers and schedules.
• Manage progress of handover packages ensuring contractual compliance and timely submission.
• Establish and report quality KPIs, flagting risks or deviations.
• Coordinate with Technical Assurance, Delivery, Project Control, Commercial teams and interfaces.
• Attend project meetings and support knowledge sharing and training.
• Collaborate with site teams to embed technical assurance into business as usual.

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location:

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Key Accountabilities:

• To develop and implement Handover Management Plans/Procedures/Templates
• To implement all Technical Assurance & Handover Management Processes, ensuring alignment between Central and all Site Project Areas.
• To develop certification (Single Assurance Pack) and completion strategy
• To define and Implement Site Project Areas “Certification trackers”, based on certification strategy levels, dates from construction Programme updates and deliverables required as per Technical Certification Management Plan.
• Managing the progress of handover packages, ensuring all content is in compliance with the contractual requirements and that packages are submitted on time as planned.
• Establish and report against quality performance KPIs, alerting management about any potential risk/deviation
• To work in coordination with all Technical Assurance & Handover team (including Key Date Handover), Delivery (all departments including Project Directors and Quality), Project Control, Commercial teams, DJV/LDR, HS2 (including third parties’ interfaces).
• Attending project meetings
• Supporting knowledge sharing, and developing and delivering training to project teams (including supply chain)
• Engage with the site team to make technical assurance part of business as usual.
• Work in accordance with the BBV IMS.
• Implement and maintain the Technical Assurance Plan (TAP), which governs how BBV plans, manages and discharges its assurance obligations
• Implement and maintain the Technical Certification Management Procedure (TCMP) and the Plan for Completion, which describe how the project will transfer the constructed assets to HS2, ensuring that BBV can demonstrate compliance to all HS2 works information, standards and contract requirements technical (CRTs).
• Monitor change and updates to the requirements and ensure appropriately communicated and actioned.
• Support management for delivery of Technical Assurance and Handover from completion of detailed design through to handover packages at each phase of works completion, ensuring full records traceability and availability to the satisfaction of the Client
• To keep regular coordination with all BBV departments involved in the assurance process of all TLC stages.

• At least 5 years of experience in the management of QMS on major projects in the construction industry, UK experience a plus
• Experience of Technical Assurance (compliance requirements), Certification packages, handover and completion.
• ISO 9001 Audit Experience Key Skills and Knowledge:
• Highly organised with good communication and coordination skills
• Autonomy, Initiative, Productive and Efficient
• Ability to strike a balance between high quality standards and practicality of site implementation
• Good information management and analytical skills, able to quickly and efficiently seek out the relevant and pertinent points from large volumes of project information.
• Experienced in the use of project information tools and management systems including MS Office and web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management, such as IBM Doors Safety Committed (CSCS card, SMSTS or similar)
• Driving license

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.