Construction Assurance Manager

About the role: A critical role where you and your team will be ensuring our contractors are safely delivering the required assets to the time, quality and cost expected of them. You and your team will be involved during the design, construction, commissioning and defects rectification period of the project: Ensuring buildability, efficient and effective delivery whilst safeguarding our site compliance and process. Meeting regulatory and statutory requirements while maximising benefits to Thames Water. You oversee and in some direct delivery instances, lead on all construction activities from conception to completion, monitoring compliance with our asset standards, safety, environmental and quality standards and with wider regulations. You will be reviewing our contractors performance and ensuring all projects are delivered efficiently. Key responsibilities for the role include: Promoting the Thames Water ‘Three Zeros’ culture, monitoring contractor health and safety and working with contractors to address issues and improve site health and safety performance. Supporting the wellbeing of team members and colleagues. Ensuring compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance and working with contractors to address issues and improve. Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations. Supporting the assessment and appointment of contractors. Supporting contractor and Operations liaison during the design process, promoting innovation, best practice, and compliance with quality standards. Support of key design reviews (Solutions review / Challenge Workshop, HAZOP, HAZCOM, SWIFT. Liaison with Operations and contractors to approve passing through key milestones. Assessment and reporting of project progress. Monitoring and review of component (FAT / SAT) and commissioning testing. Managing, monitoring and reviewing the takeover and defects throughout all projects. Management of direct delivery construction activities.To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Chartered Engineer or substantial experience in similar role. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or willing to gain qualification. Knowledge and understanding of processes used in Water/Wastewater/Networks as appropriate. Considerable experience in a people management role. Understanding of the development of design, construction and operation of infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects. Understanding of performance and quality management. Technical knowledge and ability to assimilate new information. Strategic and innovative approach to problem solving. A full driving licence is essential.What’s in it for you? Engineering Your Future to leave a legacy Lift the lid of the UK water industry and you might be surprised with what you find – we are changing like never before! In the drive to deliver more environmental sustainability, we are seeking to become one of the biggest producers of green energy in the UK, we have some of the most complex assets in the country built by some of the most famous Victorians. We cover the most populous area in the UK which is growing at an unprecedented rate. We underpin the safe functioning of society. Do you want to cut your teeth delivering engineering and construction projects in this world? Do you want to leave a legacy? This is ‘A’ game territory and we want ‘A’ game people. We offer great people, who want to learn and test themselves to limit, full end-to-end exposure to exciting projects and programmes, collaborating with a myriad of suppliers, deploying innovative technology to secure safe water supplies for today and tomorrow. Do you fit the bill? Our competitive salary and package include a competitive bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension and 26 days holiday. There is also a wider benefits scheme which includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans and loyalty awards for continuous service plus discounts at a wide range of retailers via Benefits on Taps. We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities. Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy