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Construction Assurance Manager - Career Returners Programme - Pontypridd, South Wales

Salary: £47,000 - £50,000

Basis: Full time

Contract: 1-year fixed-term

Eligibility: Must have been out of the workplace for 18 months or more

At Transport for Wales, we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, and fosters innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and to creating an inclusive transport network in Wales.

Our mission is to transform transport in Wales, making it sustainable and future-ready, whether by rail, bus, walking, or cycling. We aim to inspire a change in travel habits to combat the climate emergency and support our community's needs. We promote a supportive environment where our employees can grow and succeed.

• Implement Transport for Wales Construction Management processes to ensure projects are delivered safely, with quality, on time, and within budget.
• Manage on-site operations, acting as the main contact for daily project management and governance.
• Lead quality assurance efforts and assist in developing site documentation.
• Develop a positive safety culture by monitoring contractor and partner compliance with CDM duties, ensuring site safety according to industry regulations.
• Coordinate with TFWRail and other stakeholders to ensure compliance across construction site operations.

• Relevant technical qualification or working towards NVQ Level 6 or degree in construction management or similar, with professional experience.
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) accreditation.
• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Experience working on large infrastructure construction sites in safety and management roles.

Welsh language skills are a plus but not essential. We support Welsh language development through various training options.

If this role interests you, please refer to the attached Job Description for more details. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. The application deadline is midnight on the closing date. Early application is encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.