Quality Assurance Specialist - Asset Protection

  • People Group Limited
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Jan 21, 2026
Contractor Executive

Job Description

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

We 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.