Highways Construction Assurance Lead

National Highways; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to join the North West region, covering Warrington, Preston, Penrith or Manchester offices. You will ensure schemes meet time, cost, quality and safety targets and manage on-site issues with multiple stakeholders.

You will drive buildability reviews, coordinate the delivery programme with partners, and ensure adherence to HSE, CDM, DMRB and MCHW standards while maintaining strong customer focus across dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent highways/structures experience.
• Knowledge of site-based health, safety, environmental and quality practices (DMRB, MCHW, CDM).
• IOSH or SMSTS accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned works are completed to agreed standards and escalate concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations, HSE legislation, DMRB and MCHW.
• Provide regular feedback on scheme progress, risks, and design issues; act as escalation point for on-site issues.
• Coordinate delivery programme with key supply chain partners and carry out buildability reviews.
• Maintain liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement teams on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.

Skills

Engineering degree

Site safety knowledge

IOSH/SMSTS

Communication skills

NEC4 ECC contract

Driving/field travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

NEC4 ECC

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager to join the North West region, covering Warrington, Preston, Penrith or Manchester offices. You will ensure schemes meet time, cost, quality and safety targets and manage on-site issues with multiple stakeholders.

You will drive buildability reviews, coordinate the delivery programme with partners, and ensure adherence to HSE, CDM, DMRB and MCHW standards while maintaining strong customer focus across dispersed teams.