Construction Assurance Manager

Carrington West; Charndon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pickup truck

Travel costs covered

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to provide client-side assurance on HS2 civil engineering works. The role requires an active on-site presence with a minimum of four days per week on site and potential one remote day as the role establishes.

You will review ITPs/WPPs/CPPs/RAMs, monitor contractor performance for safety and quality, and report unsafe practices while ensuring adherence to approved plans. A valid UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Manager, General Foreman or Engineer.
• Experience on major civils projects (rail/roads/earthworks, etc.).
• Valid UK driving license with clean record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDM regulations

Reviewing ITPs/WPPs/CPPs/RAMs

Safety and quality compliance

Site presence and coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

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.