Construction Assurance Manager

Your new role

At National Highways we manage one of the world’s most advanced and safest road networks connecting the country on a daily basis. Join us as a Construction Assurance Manager and you will play a key role in the delivery of National Highways Capital InvestmentSchemes by representing the companies interests in delivering highway and structures maintenance and improvement works. Working with over 20 different suppliers, you will be reporting directly to the Construction Manager and will actively ensure constructionschemes are delivered in line with time, cost, quality and safety standards, and customer experience is not adversely impacted. This well-established team pride itself on its culture and this role will give you a varied, challenging workday every day.

This role is a safety critical post therefore you may be required to work unsocial hours including nights and weekends.
- You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment._

What you’ll be leading on
- Assuring the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate any concerns to the Construction Manager, in line with agreed governance agreements.
- Ensuring that all works are constructed in line with: CDM regulations, HSE Legislation, Chapter 8 requirements, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW).
- Ensuring Project Managers receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved.
- Acting as liaison engineer between all key supply chain partners and co-ordinate the delivery programme, ensuring buildability reviews are carried out on all projects.
- Attend buildability meetings as and when required to ensure designs are LEAN and fit for purpose.
- Maintaining good liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant and timely information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
- Direction and line management to a team of site supervisors.

To be successful
- Proven highways and structures construction and maintenance experience.
- Good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 and CDM Regulations.
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS preferred).
- Strong commercial acumen, with in-depth understanding of the relevant supply chain contracts; good financial acumen, including budget management
- Ability to execute tasks independently, yet work collaboratively within a team and respond to management guidance & support. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders.
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, Project and Outlook.

A bit about us

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.

What you’ll be leading on
- Assuring the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate any concerns to the Construction Manager, in line with agreed governance agreements.
- Ensuring that all works are constructed in line with: CDM regulations, HSE Legislation, Chapter 8 requirements, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW).
- Ensuring Project Managers receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved.
- Acting as liaison engineer between all key supply chain partners and co-ordinate the delivery programme, ensuring buildability reviews are carried out on all projects.
- Attend buildability meetings as and when required to ensure designs are LEAN and fit for purpose.
- Maintaining good liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant and timely information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
- Direction and line management to a team of site supervisors.

To be successful
- Proven highways and structures construction and maintenance experience.
- Good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 and CDM Regulations.
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS preferred).
- Strong commercial acumen, with in-depth understanding of the relevant supply chain contracts; good financial acumen, including budget management
- Ability to execute tasks independently, yet work collaboratively within a team and respond to management guidance & support. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders.
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, Project and Outlook.

A bit about us

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.

**About Us**

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

Our benefits package

Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.