Quality Assurance Specialist - Asset Protection

People Group is recruiting Construction Assurance Specialists to support a leading rail consultancy

We have multiple roles available across Derby, London (Kings Cross & Stratford), and York.

Rate: 360 Inside IR35
Duration: 12 months
Working Arrangements: 3 Day/Night/Weekend shifts based on-site/office and 2 days from home

Responsibilities:

• Undertake site visits to provide governance and assurance activities.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure proportionate risk mitigation.
• Validate design risk assessments and interdisciplinary checks via audit and constructability reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Group Standards, Network Rail procedures and legislation.
• Review and approve Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, and site-specific risk assessments.
• Ensure H&S documentation and design assurance are accepted before site operations.
• Track and report discrepancies between planned and actual work.
• Support AMP/EIS process for asset data exchange and maintenance.
• Collate site data to share good practice and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure non-conformances are addressed and closed out promptly.
• Build relationships with outside and third parties as well as site teams.
• Attend planning meetings and provide guidance on access and logistics.
• Produce SMART and Targeted assurance reports and maintain site diaries.
• Provide functional support to the Asset Protection Team.
• Report engineering issues and variations in construction.
• Leading Construction Assurance Risk Management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Understanding of Network Rail standards and assurance principles.
• Proven experience in construction management.
• CITB Site Safety Manager Safety Training Scheme or equivalent.