Highways Construction Assurance Lead

National Highways; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager for the Yorkshire North East region, with base options in Wakefield, Darlington, or Leeds. You will represent the company on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites, ensuring delivery meets time, cost, quality, and safety standards while safeguarding customer experience.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will coordinate with project managers and supply chain partners, drive buildability reviews, and monitor Early

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is desirable or proven highways/structures experience.
• Knowledge of site-based processes, legislation, and safety/quality management policies.
• IOSH or SMSTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned works are completed to agreed standards and escalate concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Ensure works align with CDM regulations, HSE, DMRB, MCHW and related standards.
• Provide regular feedback to Project Managers on scheme progress, risks, and design issues; act as escalation point for on-site issues.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Customer focus

On-site leadership

Education

Civil/Engineering degree (desirable)

Tools

NEC 4 ECC contract

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager for the Yorkshire North East region, with base options in Wakefield, Darlington, or Leeds. You will represent the company on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites, ensuring delivery meets time, cost, quality, and safety standards while safeguarding customer experience.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will coordinate with project managers and supply chain partners, drive buildability reviews, and monitor Early