Technical Assurance Manager

  • Matchtech
  • Feb 04, 2026
Contractor

Job Description


Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking an experienced Technical Assurance Manager to support a high-profile programme within the HS2 portfolio. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective coordination, integration, and assurance of multidisciplinary design activities across a complex infrastructure environment.
You will work closely with design, engineering, and project teams to manage interfaces, provide guidance on technical dependencies, and ensure that design assurance processes are consistently applied throughout the programme.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate interdisciplinary design coordination, ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines and packages
  • Maintain and oversee interface registers, tracking technical interfaces, dependencies, and associated risks
  • Support design issue resolution, working with delivery teams, designers, and stakeholders to address and close technical queries
  • Manage design assurance workflows, ensuring compliance with programme standards, processes, and governance requirements
  • Lead or participate in design reviews and technical workshops
  • Ensure that design outputs are fully integrated and technically robust
  • Support the development and improvement of assurance processes and documentation


Job Requirements:

  • Strong background in major infrastructure or rail projects (HS2 experience highly beneficial)
  • Significant experience in design assurance, technical coordination, and interface management
  • Understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering environments and integration challenges
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence outcomes
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills


Contract Details:

  • IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (engagement via approved umbrella company)
  • Location: London-based with hybrid option
  • Duration: Long-term contract opportunities available


If you are an experienced Technical Assurance Manager looking for a new contract opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in London.