Quality Assurance Specialist - Asset Protection

Posted 21 January 2026
Salary £360 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Sectors Rail
ReferenceBH-39955

Job description

People Group is recruiting Construction Assurance Specialists to support a leading rail consultancy. They 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.