Head of Business Assurance

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time £65,000 - £75,000 per year

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
    .
  • Lead the
    audit and compliance programme
    , ensuring adherence to key ISO standards including 9001, 14001, 45001, 45003 and 27001.
  • Oversee
    operational accreditations
    such as RISQS, FORS, Achilles UVDB, NICEIC, FIRAS, and others critical to business operations.
  • Collaborate with functional and operational leads to drive improvements and manage risk.
  • Lead and develop a
    high-performing Business Assurance team
    , promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with project and commercial teams to embed quality and assurance into every stage of delivery.
  • Champion
    digital assurance processes
    through platforms such as Asite or other common data environments (CDEs).
  • Conduct management reviews and translate findings into strategic actions that strengthen performance and governance.

About You

  • Significant experience in
    Business Assurance, Quality, or Compliance leadership
    within engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
  • Proven track record managing
    Business Management Systems
    and assurance frameworks.
  • Lead Auditor certification
    in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, or 27001.
  • Diploma-level qualification in
    Quality Management and/or Health & Safety
    .
  • Experience managing sector-specific accreditations (e.g. RISQS, FORS, Achilles, NICEIC, FIRAS).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement
  • A collaborative, decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary:
    £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits
  • Hybrid working - minimum 4 days per week in office or project environments
  • Opportunity to
    shape and lead the assurance strategy
    within a respected engineering organisation
  • Exposure to
    high-profile, complex UK infrastructure projects
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation

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