Please note: this is a fixed-term contract, 3 days a week until April 2026 and then full time from April until October 2026.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Construction Assurance Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the Transport for Wales Construction Management processes, ensuring our projects are delivered Safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget.
1. Accountable for on-site operations by acting as the main point of contact for the day-to-day management of supported projects and functions within the project to ensure on-site governance.
2. Take a lead role in the quality assurance process and assist in the development site documentation on supported projects.
3. Take a lead role in developing a positive safety culture by monitoring and managing contractor and delivery partners’ compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) duties to ensure safety on-site in line with industry regulations.
4. Manage the compliance of construction site operations across several areas by working with Transport for Wales Rail Ltd (TFWRail) and other key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to achieve a collaboration with deliver partners regarding compliance of our integration activities.
Who we’re looking for
5. Relevant technical qualification or working towards an NVQ Level 6 or degree in construction management or similar and /or professional experience.
6. Site Managers Safety Training Scheme accredited (SMSTS)
7. Sentinel Personal Track Safety Certificate (PTS)
8. Demonstrable experience of working on large infrastructure construction sites within a safety and construction management role.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.