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