Assurance Manager

Be the driving force behind quality, safety, and assurance on one of the UK’s most iconic infrastructure projects.

Overview:
We are currently seeking experienced Construction Assurance Managers to join a high-profile rail infrastructure programme in London. This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of one of the UK's most ambitious transport projects, working closely with stakeholders to ensure construction activities meet strict compliance, assurance, and quality standards in accordance with NEC3 contractual frameworks.

The Construction Assurance Manager will work at the heart of the delivery team, contributing constructability expertise and assurance oversight throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality obligations are met, while supporting collaborative delivery across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert constructability support and advice to the NEC3 Project Manager throughout all stages of the construction lifecycle.

Act as a key interface between the NEC3 Supervisor, Compliance and Assurance Manager, and Stakeholder & Interfaces Manager to ensure seamless delivery and collaboration.

Undertake risk-based assessments to assure the constructability, safety, and integrity of works in line with HS2 requirements.

Ensure construction activities comply with health and safety, quality, environmental, and Undertakings & Assurance obligations.

As a Construction Assurance Manager, monitor and report on contractor performance, highlight non-conformances, and drive improvements in delivery standards.

Required Experience & Skills:

Proven background in construction assurance, project supervision, or compliance roles within major infrastructure or rail projects.

Strong understanding of NEC3 contract frameworks, ideally on a regulated infrastructure programme.

Demonstrable experience in managing construction compliance, risk-based assurance, and quality assurance processes.

Solid knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental standards in construction.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience working within multi-disciplinary teams, particularly in a Construction Assurance Manager capacity.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Assurance Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.