National Highways
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Job Title: Construction Assurance Manager
Salary: £33,940 - £37,334
Location: Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
Your new role
At National Highways we manage one of the world’s most advanced and safest road networks connecting the country on a daily basis. Join us as a Construction Assurance Manager and you will play a key role in the delivery of National Highways Capital Investment Schemes by representing the companies interests on concrete and structural repairs. You will be reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will actively ensure construction schemes are delivered in line with time, cost, quality and safety standards, and customer experience is not adversely impacted. This well-established team pride itself on its culture and this role will give you a varied, challenging work day every day.
This role is a safety critical post therefore you may be required to work unsocial hours including occasional nights and weekends.
You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment.
What you’ll be leading on
Assuring the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate any concerns to the Construction Manager, in line with agreed governance agreements.
Ensuring that all works are constructed in line with: CDM regulations, HSE Legislation, Chapter 8 requirements, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW).
Ensuring Project Managers receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved.
Acting as liaison engineer between all key supply chain partners and co-ordinate the delivery programme, ensuring buildability reviews are carried out on all projects.
Attend buildability meetings as and when required to ensure designs are LEAN and fit for purpose.
Maintaining good liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant and timely information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
Direction and line management to a team of site supervisors.
To be successful
Proven general civil engineering experience including carriageway construction, drainage works, structures maintenance and reinforced concrete repairs experience.
Good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 and CDM Regulations.
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) managing safety, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS preferred).
Ability to execute tasks independently, yet work collaboratively within a team and respond to management guidance & support. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders.
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, Project and Outlook.
A bit about us
Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.
Why you should join us
At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.
So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation
And finally
And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.
Our benefits package
Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.
We also offer:
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience
And we are:
Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort
So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation
And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires
Job Title: Construction Assurance Manager
Salary: £33,940 - £37,334
Location: Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
Your new role
At National Highways we manage one of the world’s most advanced and safest road networks connecting the country on a daily basis. Join us as a Construction Assurance Manager and you will play a key role in the delivery of National Highways Capital Investment Schemes by representing the companies interests on concrete and structural repairs. You will be reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will actively ensure construction schemes are delivered in line with time, cost, quality and safety standards, and customer experience is not adversely impacted. This well-established team pride itself on its culture and this role will give you a varied, challenging work day every day.
This role is a safety critical post therefore you may be required to work unsocial hours including occasional nights and weekends.
You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment.
What you’ll be leading on
Assuring the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate any concerns to the Construction Manager, in line with agreed governance agreements.
Ensuring that all works are constructed in line with: CDM regulations, HSE Legislation, Chapter 8 requirements, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW).
Ensuring Project Managers receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved.
Acting as liaison engineer between all key supply chain partners and co-ordinate the delivery programme, ensuring buildability reviews are carried out on all projects.
Attend buildability meetings as and when required to ensure designs are LEAN and fit for purpose.
Maintaining good liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant and timely information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
Direction and line management to a team of site supervisors.
To be successful
Proven general civil engineering experience including carriageway construction, drainage works, structures maintenance and reinforced concrete repairs experience.
Good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 and CDM Regulations.
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) managing safety, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS preferred).
Ability to execute tasks independently, yet work collaboratively within a team and respond to management guidance & support. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders.
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, Project and Outlook.
A bit about us
Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.
Why you should join us
At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.
So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation
And finally
And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.
Our benefits package
Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.
We also offer:
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience
And we are:
Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort
So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation
And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires
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Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Property Data Manager to work in the Camden area.
A local authority based in Camden have a fantastic opportunity for a Property Data Manager to join their team.
Role Purpose:
To take overall responsibility of the accurate data and system management in the delivery of the Asset Management strategy, determine programmes of planned/responsive works and make sure asset information is robust and up to date. Managing the Property Data & Systems team to ensure delivery of this key area of work, ensuring that key information is provided to Members and Heads of Service to inform investment decisions. Accountable and responsible for ensuring that statistical returns to government are accurate and auditable to ensure we meet our statutory responsibilities.
Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
Provide effective team management, technical advice and supervision ensuring the overall workload of the Property Data & Systems team is managed and service needs are met including all KPI’s set. Coaching and developing staff to maximise performance.
Deciding on work programmes based on “whole-life” costing and responsible for determining whether required works should be carried out under capital or revenue work streams.
Producing programmes of planned work in accordance with Camden’s asset management strategy ensuring business priorities are met and value for money achieved. Responsible for identifying and programming works with total annual value of up to £50m.
Manage all live capital and repairs programming information to monitor the cost and project management of programmes and schemes in order to achieve a reliable base to assess value for money. This is to minimise risk in programme slippage and to maximise use of resources for the Council.
Provide an integrated central divisional management of processing, monitoring and validation of all asset data for the Division with the objective of providing consistent and up-to-date stock condition data to inform strategic and operational business planning and investment decisions.
To deliver key management information on complex asset data in various formats, making best use of available IT resources and present on data to Heads of Service to inform investment decisions. Prepare regular reports for the Resident Safety Board in order to inform Members of the Board of progress in terms of key statutory compliance along with any areas of concern/emerging issues identified from the data.
To ensure team performance and service delivery meet defined standards and regulatory requirements with specific emphasis on customer service, delivery and value for money.
Accountability for making sure all relevant IT systems are updated to reflect programme commitments, programmes of work completed and then actual programme out-turns and any other changes necessary to the accuracy of survey and other data is maintained over time. Be pro-active in identifying and recommending appropriate current technology and solutions
To take the lead on identifying the need to undertake Stock Condition surveys, in whole or part, and in the procurement of this. Taking the lead in consulting with other sections of the Department, other Council departments and outside agencies, co-ordinating the briefing, scoping, procurement and delivery of Stock Condition surveys. Ensure that these surveys are undertaken in line with Departmental, Corporate and Government objectives. Working with external and internal Energy stakeholders to ensure Government Energy policies, procedures and standards, e.g. SAP, EPCS, are adhered to.
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Experience of effectively managing a team to meet targets and provide complex data to varying audiences
Detailed knowledge of the building construction process in a public sector housing context and also knowledge of the Mechanical and Electrical assets in such context.
Understanding of the current legislation and other requirements in a local authority setting relating to contracts and procurement processes, and to the national and local policies governing stock investment e.g. the decent homes standard.
Experience in using Apex asset management software (desirable)
Experience of using Northgate & Rapid
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Property Data Manager to work in the Camden area.
A local authority based in Camden have a fantastic opportunity for a Property Data Manager to join their team.
Role Purpose:
To take overall responsibility of the accurate data and system management in the delivery of the Asset Management strategy, determine programmes of planned/responsive works and make sure asset information is robust and up to date. Managing the Property Data & Systems team to ensure delivery of this key area of work, ensuring that key information is provided to Members and Heads of Service to inform investment decisions. Accountable and responsible for ensuring that statistical returns to government are accurate and auditable to ensure we meet our statutory responsibilities.
Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
Provide effective team management, technical advice and supervision ensuring the overall workload of the Property Data & Systems team is managed and service needs are met including all KPI’s set. Coaching and developing staff to maximise performance.
Deciding on work programmes based on “whole-life” costing and responsible for determining whether required works should be carried out under capital or revenue work streams.
Producing programmes of planned work in accordance with Camden’s asset management strategy ensuring business priorities are met and value for money achieved. Responsible for identifying and programming works with total annual value of up to £50m.
Manage all live capital and repairs programming information to monitor the cost and project management of programmes and schemes in order to achieve a reliable base to assess value for money. This is to minimise risk in programme slippage and to maximise use of resources for the Council.
Provide an integrated central divisional management of processing, monitoring and validation of all asset data for the Division with the objective of providing consistent and up-to-date stock condition data to inform strategic and operational business planning and investment decisions.
To deliver key management information on complex asset data in various formats, making best use of available IT resources and present on data to Heads of Service to inform investment decisions. Prepare regular reports for the Resident Safety Board in order to inform Members of the Board of progress in terms of key statutory compliance along with any areas of concern/emerging issues identified from the data.
To ensure team performance and service delivery meet defined standards and regulatory requirements with specific emphasis on customer service, delivery and value for money.
Accountability for making sure all relevant IT systems are updated to reflect programme commitments, programmes of work completed and then actual programme out-turns and any other changes necessary to the accuracy of survey and other data is maintained over time. Be pro-active in identifying and recommending appropriate current technology and solutions
To take the lead on identifying the need to undertake Stock Condition surveys, in whole or part, and in the procurement of this. Taking the lead in consulting with other sections of the Department, other Council departments and outside agencies, co-ordinating the briefing, scoping, procurement and delivery of Stock Condition surveys. Ensure that these surveys are undertaken in line with Departmental, Corporate and Government objectives. Working with external and internal Energy stakeholders to ensure Government Energy policies, procedures and standards, e.g. SAP, EPCS, are adhered to.
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Experience of effectively managing a team to meet targets and provide complex data to varying audiences
Detailed knowledge of the building construction process in a public sector housing context and also knowledge of the Mechanical and Electrical assets in such context.
Understanding of the current legislation and other requirements in a local authority setting relating to contracts and procurement processes, and to the national and local policies governing stock investment e.g. the decent homes standard.
Experience in using Apex asset management software (desirable)
Experience of using Northgate & Rapid
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)