Design Assurance Specialist

9 hours ago


Alfreton CP, United Kingdom Regional Recruitment Services Full time
Job Requirements:

We are looking for a skilled Design Assurance Specialist to join our Infrastructure Division in Derby. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring design assurance and managing projects within the water sector for a major tier 1 contractor.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Background in engineering or construction management, ideally chartered, with 10+ years' water industry experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge, with experience in design management, commercial, or operational roles.
  • Familiarity with NEC and IChemE contracts and extensive knowledge of water treatment standards.
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and bid writing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and BIM.
  • Leadership experience with excellent communication, analytical, and team management abilities.
  • SMSTS and CSCS card (desirable).

About the Role:

  • Ensure design assurance by working closely with pre-construction leads and design managers to maintain compliance and diligence.
  • Review client tender designs to identify risks, deficiencies, and opportunities, proposing effective mitigations.
  • Support design development during tenders and contribute to programme planning.
  • Coordinate external design resources and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve design risks.
  • Attend design meetings, ensuring timely action and thorough review of contract documents.
  • Lead value engineering efforts and ensure smooth project handover to operations.
  • Liaise with estimating and planning teams to meet tender timelines and ensure technical and commercial bid quality.
  • Manage client relationships during bids, lead technical submissions, and oversee settlement meetings.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per year.
  • 26 days annual leave, with options to buy/sell up to 3 days.
  • Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
  • Life assurance, pension contributions up to 8%, and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, and cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Flexible working, employee assistance program, and volunteering opportunities.


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