Construction Assurance Manager required to work on major high speed rail project.

Various Locations along South East Line of Route. Midlands, Brackley, Greatworth and Chipping Warden down to London.
Candidates are required to live within 1 hour commute to the relevant site.

Contract, 6 months initially ongoing.
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The role is for Construction Assurance Manager - Assurance of construction using CVAP tool.
Manage performance of the supply chain to deliver the integrated design, engineering, planning and delivery for Construction.

NEC Contracts Knowledge and Experience Essential
Rail/Civils Infrastructure Experience Essential - Bridges, Embankments, Civil/Structural etc.
Site/Construction Management essential

Role Brief:
In line with the HS2 client model, lead and manage performance of the directorate
and the supply chain to deliver the integrated design, engineering, planning and delivery for Construction.
Integrate and manage interfaces including relevant strategic and local stakeholders to enable the effective delivery of Construction.
- Ensure we meet our requirements in accordance with the obligations set out in the Development Agreement and any associated Undertakings and Assurances.
Responsible for supporting the Senior Construction Assurance Manager in undertaking Constructability Assurance, taking a risk-based approach.
- Supporting Project Managers by providing specialist advice and expertise at all stages of the construction process for help in administering the contract.
- Responsible for supporting the NEC3 Supervisor in discharging their duties under the Contract.
- Responsible for supporting the functional teams in assuring that the works are
adhering to U&A's, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Code of Construction Practice requirements.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of NEC3 Contract and Supervisor responsibilities along with general management principles and operation of matrix organisations.
Knowledge of UK construction regulations including Construction Design Management (CDM) and Construction Safety Management requirements.
Knowledge and experience of site-based processes and procedures for health, safety and environmental management.
Understanding of risk identification and management.
Understanding of construction planning and ability to follow and monitor progress against a project programme.

Types of Experience
Construction experience of large-scale engineering construction projects including civils, complex buildings, concrete structures, masonry, building fit out and urban realm works.
Degree level qualification in civil engineering, construction or building science or the equivalent experience.
Proven experience in managing and administering contracts, preferably NEC.