Construction Assurance Manager (MEP)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction assurance and technical oversight of MEP works across shafts, headhouses, and portal buildings.
• Ensure all works comply with approved designs, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Review and assure installation methodologies, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), commissioning plans, and quality documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify compliance with contractual obligations and regulations.
• Manage interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews across construction and commissioning stages.
• Identify and escalate technical, quality, safety, or programme-related issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, and system handovers.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Commercial, and Project Controls teams.
• Participate in risk and change management processes and assist in resolving issues.
• Produce construction assurance reports for project leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in Construction Assurance Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager, or Project Engineer roles.
• Strong background in MEP delivery within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience assuring installation and commissioning of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Public health and life safety systems
• Effective understanding of technical assurance, inspection, and commissioning protocols.
• Competent in multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience on HS2 or similar rail/tunnelling projects.
• Experience working on shafts, tunnels, portals, or headhouse projects.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction Engineering.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and quality management practices.

Other Details

• Location: Maple Cross, Hertfordshire (site-based)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term (August 2026 – Late 2028)
• Working Pattern: Full-time, standard site hours

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