Construction Assurance Specialist

Westney Consulting Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westney Consulting Group is seeking a Construction Assurance Specialist for Oxford Phase 2, a multidisciplinary enhancement project at Oxford station. The role involves ensuring construction quality through inspections and documentation, collaborating with project teams, and promoting health and safety on site. Candidates should have experience in heavy civils within rail environments and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civils construction within a rail environment.
• Possession of PTS certification.
• Understanding of Highway works specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, recording, and documenting construction activities for quality assurance.
• Supporting testing of completed works, liaising with site labs and Quality Managers.
• Managing Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensuring works are completed to programme.

Skills

Heavy civils construction

PTS certification

Understanding of Highway works specifications

Job description

Oxford Phase 2 is a multidisciplinary enhancement project designed to deliver increased capacity to Oxford station. The project involves amendments to civils, signalling, telecoms, track, and E&P installations, including replacement bridges, a new platform, and a station entrance building. Currently at ES6 stage and on site construction, this high-profile scheme requires careful management and stakeholder scrutiny.

We are seeking a Construction Assurance Specialist to ensure works are completed to a high standard of quality and on schedule. Responsibilities include:

1. Inspecting, recording, and documenting construction activities for quality assurance.
2. Inspecting workmanship and quality of works delivered.
3. Recording quality details in line with specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Management System documentation.
4. Supporting testing of completed works, liaising with site labs and Quality Managers.
5. Identifying defects, supporting resolution, and managing Non-conformance Reports (NCRs).
6. Reviewing documents such as ITPs and supporting quality documentation.
7. Collaborating with the project team to improve quality and efficiency.
8. Liaising with designers and client supervisors.
9. Promoting health and safety on site.
10. Ensuring works are completed to programme.

Skills required include:

• Experience in heavy civils construction within a rail environment.
• Possession of PTS certification.
• Understanding of Highway works specifications and quality standards in construction and rail industries.

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