National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Construction Assurance Manager to join our team in the South West region. The Construction Assurance Manager will play a key role in the delivery of National Highways Capital Investment Schemes by representing the company's interests on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites. Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will actively ensure construction schemes are delivered in line with time, cost, quality and safety standards, and customer experience is not adversely impacted. This role is based from our Bristol office. You will also be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have no more than 3 points to be considered for this position during employment.
Responsibilities
* Assure the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate concerns to the Construction Manager in line with governance requirements.
* Ensure 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).
* Provide regular and timely feedback to Project Managers on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design-related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for on-site issues.
* Act as liaison between key supply chain partners and coordinate the delivery programme; ensure buildability reviews are carried out on all projects.
* Maintain liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline (desirable; civil engineering degree preferred) or proven highways/structures maintenance/construction experience. Experience of working on high-speed trunk road/motorway networks is desirable.
* Knowledge of site-based processes, relevant legislation, practices and policies for health & safety, environmental and quality management, including a good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and CDM Regulations.
* IOSH or SMSTS qualification preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including stakeholder management, with a strong customer focus and the ability to manage geographically dispersed teams.
* Experience in using the NEC 4 ECC form of contract.
* Disability Confident employer status is supported as part of our inclusive recruitment approach.
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