Construction Assurance Manager (MEP)

NRL; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager (MEP) to provide technical oversight of MEP works on shafts, headhouses and portal buildings in Rickmansworth. You will ensure adherence to approved designs, inspections plans, commissioning strategies and quality documentation throughout construction and commissioning.

You will collaborate across civil, structural, architectural and MEP interfaces, conduct site audits, manage interfaces, and escalate technical or safety issues while supporting

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Construction Assurance, Construction Manager, Site Manager or Project Engineer roles.
• Strong background in MEP delivery within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience assuring installation and commissioning of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction assurance and technical oversight of MEP works across shafts, headhouses, and portal buildings.
• Ensure works comply with approved designs, specifications, standards and project requirements.
• Review installation methodologies, ITPs, commissioning plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify compliance with contractual obligations and regulations.
• Manage interfaces between civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance reviews across construction and commissioning stages.
• Identify and escalate technical, quality, safety or programme issues and support handovers.

Skills

MEP delivery

multidisciplinary coordination

stakeholder engagement

site inspections

risk management

communication

reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services

HNC/HND in Construction Engineering

Job description

# Construction Assurance Manager (MEP)LocationRickmansworth, Hertfordshire, South East, EnglandSalaryCompetitiveContract TypeContractWork TypeFull TimePosted on11 Aug 2026**Key Responsibilities*** Provide construction assurance and technical oversight of MEP works across shafts, headhouses, and portal buildings.* Ensure all works comply with approved designs, specifications, standards, and project requirements.* Review and assure installation methodologies, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), commissioning plans, and quality documentation.* Monitor contractor performance and verify compliance with contractual obligations and regulations.* Manage interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.* Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews across construction and commissioning stages.* Identify and escalate technical, quality, safety, or programme-related issues.* Support testing, commissioning, and system handovers.* Collaborate with Design, Construction, Commercial, and Project Controls teams.* Participate in risk and change management processes and assist in resolving issues.* Produce construction assurance reports for project leadership. **Essential Requirements*** Proven experience in Construction Assurance Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager, or Project Engineer roles.* Strong background in MEP delivery within large-scale infrastructure projects.* Demonstrated experience assuring installation and commissioning of: + Mechanical systems + Electrical systems + Public health and life safety systems* Effective understanding of technical assurance, inspection, and commissioning protocols.* Competent in multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement.* Strong communication and reporting skills. **Desirable Requirements*** Experience on HS2 or similar rail/tunnelling projects.* Experience working on shafts, tunnels, portals, or headhouse projects.* Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction Engineering.* Familiarity with NEC contracts and quality management practices. **Other Details*** **Location:** Maple Cross, Hertfordshire (site-based)* **Contract Type:** Fixed-term (August 2026 – Late 2028)* **Working Pattern:** Full-time, standard site hours