Construction Assurance Lead — Major Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will implement client-side assurance plans, monitor contractor methods, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on major programmes.

The role requires extensive construction delivery experience, a relevant engineering discipline, and chartered status where possible.

Qualifications

• Extensive construction experience managing and assuring delivery on major programmes.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction management or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered status (CEng, MCIOB, MRICS, MICE) or equivalent (desirable).
• Recognised HSE and environment qualifications (desirable).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large project team to ensure compliance with technical standards, specifications and contractual obligations.
• Experience in construction assurance and quality management.
• Knowledge of construction methods, risk management and safety requirements.
• Ability to produce assurance reports for the wider team, including senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing client-side construction assurance plan
• Monitor and verify that contractors implement approved construction methodologies, QMS and ITPs
• Provide assurance that construction works are delivered safely to required quality and compliance with design, technical standards, contract requirements and regulatory obligations
• Monitor construction progress against the accepted programme
• Construction Management Plan oversight and acceptance
• Act as client representative on site
• Produce assurance reports to leadership and regulators
• Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in construction quality, safety and delivery
• Manage and support any safety incidents

Skills

Construction management

Quality assurance

Risk management

Collaborative work

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will implement client-side assurance plans, monitor contractor methods, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on major programmes.

The role requires extensive construction delivery experience, a relevant engineering discipline, and chartered status where possible.