Construction Assurance Manager

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 19 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Our East Anglia operations comprises three key ports in Kings Lynn, Lowestoft and Ipswich handling major volumes of building, agricultural and off-shore wind cargoes. As part of an increased focus on safe working on our project delivery across the region, we're looking to recruit a Construction Assurance Manager to cover all three ports. Based from Ipswich, you'll cover project works at all 3 ports to ensure CDM excellence, functional oversight and quality assurance. Ideally you'll have exposure to acting as an NEC Supervisor within a client side organisation.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities

• Construction Assurance
• Undertake site inspections, assurance visits and construction compliance reviews across the regional project portfolio.
• Verify that works are being delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, standards and contract requirements.
• CDM Client Assurance
• Support ABP in discharging its Client duties under CDM 2015.
• Review the effectiveness of project CDM arrangements.
• Check that appointed duty holders are fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Construction Quality Assurance
• Undertake construction quality inspections, surveillance and audits.
• Act as ABP’s NEC Supervisor where formally appointed under the relevant contract.
• Maintain assurance records, inspection reports and action trackers.
• Prepare periodic construction assurance reports for project governance and senior management.
• Ability to manage Site Supervisors on larger construction projects

Skills & Experience

• Construction delivery, inspection or assurance experience in engineering, infrastructure, marine, property, industrial or operational environments.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and the Client role.
• Experience acting in a client-side capacity.
• Experience of site inspections, quality audits, assurance reviews or Clerk of Works style duties.
• Understanding of construction quality, defects, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience of contractor assurance and performance monitoring.
• Strong written reporting, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience acting as, or supporting, an NEC Supervisor. (Ideal)
• NEC contract understanding. (Ideal)
• Full UK Driving Licence - the role requires travel across the region, this may include 2-3 days at a time based from Kings Lynn or Lowestoft

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match up to 18% combined), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th November. We are not looking for agency assistance with this role, should we need additional candidates we would speak exclusively with our approved suppliers list. 

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Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels