Construction Assurance Manager

Hs2 Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK infrastructure company is hiring a Construction Assurance Manager to oversee constructability assurance processes on large-scale projects. This role involves providing specialist support to project managers while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards. Qualified candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and experience in civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem-solving skills, knowledge of construction regulations, and ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale civil engineering projects including earthworks and structures.
• Understanding of site-based health, safety, and environmental management processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance processes by applying risk-based approaches.
• Provide construction expertise to project managers.
• Coordinate safety tours and safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of NEC3 Contract and Supervisor responsibilities

Knowledge of UK construction regulations

Health, safety and environmental management

Risk identification and management

Construction planning

Building relationships with stakeholders

Education

Degree-level qualification in civil engineering or equivalent

Job description

As a Construction Assurance Manager at HS2 you will support the Senior Construction Assurance Manager (CAM) in providing specialist constructability support and expertise to the HS2 NEC3 Project Manager. The post holder will also undertake a risk-based approach to the assurance of the constructability of the Works, whilst maintaining standards of health and safety, and supporting the required project delivery outcomes, namely, quality, environmental impact, Undertakings and Assurance (U&A) obligations. The post-holder will work closely with HS2 Project Managers, the HS2 QHSSE Compliance Manager, and the Stakeholder and Interfaces Manager and Integrated Project Team (IPT) in undertaking their role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Construction Assurance Manager in undertaking Constructability Assurance, taking a risk-based approach.
• Provide specialist advice and expertise at all stages of the construction process to HS2 Project Managers for contract administration.
• Co‑ordinate and undertake safety tours and other site‑based HS2 safety practices.
• Support the NEC3 Supervisor in discharging their duties under the Contract.
• Support the NEC3 Project Manager in discharging their duties under the Contract.
• Support the functional teams to ensure the works adhere to U&A's, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Code of Construction Practice.
• Assist the Senior Construction Assurance Manager and HS2 Project Managers with the HS2 CDM Assurance Process to enable release of the Hold Point Release Letter.
• Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work and support organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
• Problem Solving – identify problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, managing and planning workstreams amid competing stakeholder demands, cost, time and quality.
• Decision Quality – gather and synthesise information, identify options and apply sound judgement based on logic and reason to propose options to the CAM and/or Senior Project Manager.
• Building Relationships – establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to resolve emergent risk situations.

HS2 Ltd does not hold a sponsorship licence from the Home Office; we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and we conduct a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Certain time‑bound visas cannot be accepted. Any offers are subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks (Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, financial and education checks). Your CV will be anonymised during the first stage of the application review to reduce bias; please ensure it includes evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NEC3 Contract and Supervisor responsibilities plus general management principles and matrix organisation operation.
• Knowledge of UK construction regulations, including Construction Design Management (CDM) and Construction Safety Management requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of site‑based processes and procedures for health, safety and environmental management.
• Understanding of risk identification and management.
• Understanding of construction planning and ability to follow and monitor progress against a project programme.
• Degree‑level qualification in civil engineering, construction or building science, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Construction experience of large‑scale civil engineering projects, including earthworks, bridges and structures construction, and ground engineering.

The post‑holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect.

High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high‑speed rail network. In addition to improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to lead in EDI practice by creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff, living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. HS2 Ltd is a safety‑critical organisation; employees must ensure reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety by following the "Safe at Heart" programme and safe working procedures at all times.