Head of Business Assurance - Engineering

Cedar Recruitment Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a Head of Business Assurance to lead the assurance framework for major UK infrastructure projects. This role involves ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across operations, managing audits and driving continuous improvement. The position offers a hybrid work model, with a competitive salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's integrated management system and quality standards.
• Take ownership of audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Implement an effective business-wide assurance strategy.

Job description

Head of Business Assurance

Location : London (Hybrid - minimum 4 days per week in office or on project sites)

Salary : £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Business Assurance to lead the development and delivery of a robust assurance framework across a leading engineering organisation delivering major UK infrastructure projects.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the company's integrated management system, ensuring quality, safety, environmental and information security standards are maintained across all operations and projects. You will also take ownership of internal and external audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that business risks are understood, managed, and reduced effectively.

This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the organisation operates - embedding best practice, driving efficiency, and strengthening the foundations that support project delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain an effective business-wide assurance strategy and management system<...