Construction Assurance Lead - Roads & Highways

National Highways; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager for the South East region, based in Maidstone. You will represent the company on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites, ensuring delivery aligns with time, cost, quality, safety and customer experience standards.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will coordinate with project managers and supply chain partners, manage on-site risks, and ensure compliance with CDM, DMRB and MCHW.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent highway construction experience.
• Knowledge of DMRB, MCHW, CDM Regulations and Chapter 8.
• IOSH or SMSTS certification preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and customer focus.
• Experience on high-speed trunk road/motorway networks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assure completion of planned works to agreed standards and report progress to the Construction Manager.
• Ensure all works are constructed in line with regulations and design standards.
• Provide timely feedback on progress, risks and issues to the Construction Manager and act as the first point of escalation on-site.
• Coordinate delivery with supply chain partners and carry out buildability reviews on all projects.
• Maintain liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing timely information on Early Warnings and compensation events.

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager for the South East region, based in Maidstone. You will represent the company on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites, ensuring delivery aligns with time, cost, quality, safety and customer experience standards.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will coordinate with project managers and supply chain partners, manage on-site risks, and ensure compliance with CDM, DMRB and MCHW.