Construction Assurance Manager

Carrington West; Aylesbury, Chipping Warden, Calvert; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to provide client-side assurance on HS2 civil engineering works. You will oversee contractor performance to ensure safety and quality standards, with a strong on-site presence required.

Four roles across three fixed locations and one flexible site, including Aylesbury, Chipping Warden, and Calvert, offer £55,255–£65,514 per year. SMSTS and CSCS are essential, plus a valid UK driving licence and a collaborative, site-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Managers, General Foremen, or Engineers.
• Experience in major civils projects (rail, road, earthworks, drainage, airports, track works).
• SMSTS and CSCS certifications are required.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and documenting ITPs, WPPs, CPPs, RAMs.
• Valid UK driving licence with good record; team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify contractor documentation (ITPs, WPPs, CPPs, RAMs).
• Monitor contractor operations for safety and quality compliance.
• Identify and report unsafe practices or deviations from plans.
• Challenge discrepancies in construction processes against approved methodologies.
• Engage with site teams to verify activities are performed as specified.

Skills

CDM regulations understanding

On-site management

Contractor oversight

Team-oriented

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

ITP reviews

WPPs

CPPs

RAMs

Job description

Are you a Construction Assurance Manager with experience working on large scale infrastructure projects?

Salary

£55,255 - £65,514

Number of Roles

4 (three fixed locations, one flexible).

Locations

• Aylesbury x 1
• Chipping Warden x 2
• Calvert x 1

Role Overview

As Construction Assurance Manager (CAM) you are responsible for providing client-side assurance on HS2 civil engineering works. This involves overseeing contractor performance to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires an active presence on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify the presence of contractor documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Work Package Plans (WPPs), Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), and Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMs).
• Monitor contractor operations to ensure compliance with agreed safety and quality protocols.
• Identify and report unsafe practices or deviations from approved methodologies.
• Challenge discrepancies in construction processes and ensure adherence to approved plans.
• Engage with site teams to verify construction activities are performed as specified.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Professional Background: Candidates should have experience as Construction Managers, General Foremen, or Engineers.
• Project Experience: Experience in major civils projects is required (e.g., large-scale rail, road, earthworks, drainage, airports, mechanical & electrical installations, concrete structures, track works). Experience in house building is generally not applicable to the scale of this work.
• Certifications: SMSTS and CSCS is needed
• Skills: Demonstrated understanding of CDM regulations; experience in preparing or reviewing ITPs, WPPs, CPPs, or RAMs.
• Other: A valid UK driving license with a satisfactory record is necessary. A team-oriented approach is expected.

Work Arrangement

• A minimum of 4 days per week on site is required.
• Flexibility for 1 day of remote work may be permitted once established in the role.
• A company pickup truck will be provided for site travel from the designated home office and travel costs to other sites will be covered