Construction Assistant
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Oxford
Pay Rate to Candidate: £380 per day (Umbrella)
Role Summary
We require a Construction Assurance Specialist to ensure works are completed to a high standard, on schedule, and in compliance with Network Rail standards. The role involves proactive issue resolution, quality inspections, and adherence to key NR standards, including:
* NR/L2/RSE/CONM/001 – Construction Management for Projects
* NR/L2/MTC/089 – Asset Data Exchange & Maintenance (AMP)
* NR/L2/P3M/201 – Project Acceleration (PACE)
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct inspections, documentation, and quality assurance of construction activities.
* Verify workmanship and quality against specifications, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and QMS documentation.
* Support in-situ testing, liaising with site labs and the Quality Manager.
* Identify defects, halt works if necessary, and assist in rapid resolution (including NCRs).
* Assist in witnessing tests, reviewing ITPs, and maintaining quality records.
* Develop quality checklists to ensure compliance across all construction activities.
* Collaborate with the project team to optimise quality and productivity.
* Liaise with designers and client supervisors to resolve issues.
* Promote health and safety compliance on-site.
* Monitor progress to ensure on-schedule delivery.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification (mandatory).
* Proven experience in heavy civils construction within rail.
* Strong knowledge of:
* Specification for Highway Works
* Construction quality standards
* Rail industry quality practices
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