Your new role

You will be accountable for providing delivery support to the (award winning) Sponsorship Team within our Complex Infrastructure Programme (CIP) by working to set timeframes and liaise with several external stakeholders including central government. You will manage a small team to support the Sponsorship Director and Project Sponsors in ensuring appropriate timing of governance and assurance activities. This role can be based at any of our Highways England offices but will require frequent travel to project sites, including London, Bristol, Bedford and Cambridge.

What you'll be doing

• You will be an integral part of the team to own and lead the delivery of the assurance programme for all four projects in accordance with the Tier 1 governance and assurance process, work directly with the Sponsorship and Project Directors, Project Teams, external Independent Expert Reviewers and Central Government to ensure careful and detailed planning of assurance reviews meet government timescales;
  • Coordinate and develop Terms of Reference and associated documentation ensuring they meet the needs of the business, are compliant, and fit with overarching strategy and objectives of the value;
  • Ensure a consistent approach to planning and delivery of assurance reviews across the programme by providing guidance on timescales, interview schedule, costs and a standardised checklist as well as organise and prepare briefing documents;
  • Ensure the recommendations and lessons learned from the reviews are implemented and fed into the appropriate approval submissions or logged;
• Secretariat for executive review meeting, plan and collate the latest project information from across the programme in preparation for monthly meetings with Highways England Executives, track progress of previous actions and draft and distribute the minutes;
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as; Department for Transport (DfT), Infrastructure Project's Authority (IPA), Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT), and external Independent Expert Reviewers;
• Responsible for managing all aspects of delivery for governance and assurance activities within CIP to a set timescale. This includes; scheduling of activities, forward looking, tracking milestones and working collaboratively with project teams to ensure consistent quality;
• Work collaboratively across the Tier 1 community and contribute to the wider Sponsorship agenda across the business
• Provide guidance and line management to a small team of (currently) 4;
• Be responsible and accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and stakeholders.

To be successful

• Evidence of exceptional planning, time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to prioritise own workload according to business and team needs, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail;
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at all levels;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Experience of working in a structured project or programme management environment;
• Experience of using Microsoft Packages including; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel;
• Strong teamwork ethos and exhibit collaborative behaviours;
• Desirable - appropriate project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQ) and/or membership of appropriate professional body.

A bit about us

The Complex Infrastructure Programme was established in 2014 to create a focus within Highways England to grow the expertise and capability to deliver large and complex Projects. The Programme has a strong focus on growing expertise and capability through learning and developing best practice from across the Projects. Our vision is 'To be acknowledged as the UK leaders in delivery of large and complex infrastructure' and to do this we are seeking to become a more intelligent client, becoming more effective in our role to derive greatest value from our investments.

The Complex Infrastructure Programme has a total value of over GBP12 billion, currently comprising of four projects; A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, Lower Thames Crossing, A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, and A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge).

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Why you should join us

At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation.

And finally

And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

Your new role

You will be accountable for providing delivery support to the (award winning) Sponsorship Team within our Complex Infrastructure Programme (CIP) by working to set timeframes and liaise with several external stakeholders including central government. You will manage a small team to support the Sponsorship Director and Project Sponsors in ensuring appropriate timing of governance and assurance activities. This role can be based at any of our Highways England offices but will require frequent travel to project sites, including London, Bristol, Bedford and Cambridge.

What you'll be doing

• You will be an integral part of the team to own and lead the delivery of the assurance programme for all four projects in accordance with the Tier 1 governance and assurance process, work directly with the Sponsorship and Project Directors, Project Teams, external Independent Expert Reviewers and Central Government to ensure careful and detailed planning of assurance reviews meet government timescales;
  • Coordinate and develop Terms of Reference and associated documentation ensuring they meet the needs of the business, are compliant, and fit with overarching strategy and objectives of the value;
  • Ensure a consistent approach to planning and delivery of assurance reviews across the programme by providing guidance on timescales, interview schedule, costs and a standardised checklist as well as organise and prepare briefing documents;
  • Ensure the recommendations and lessons learned from the reviews are implemented and fed into the appropriate approval submissions or logged;
• Secretariat for executive review meeting, plan and collate the latest project information from across the programme in preparation for monthly meetings with Highways England Executives, track progress of previous actions and draft and distribute the minutes;
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as; Department for Transport (DfT), Infrastructure Project's Authority (IPA), Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT), and external Independent Expert Reviewers;
• Responsible for managing all aspects of delivery for governance and assurance activities within CIP to a set timescale. This includes; scheduling of activities, forward looking, tracking milestones and working collaboratively with project teams to ensure consistent quality;
• Work collaboratively across the Tier 1 community and contribute to the wider Sponsorship agenda across the business
• Provide guidance and line management to a small team of (currently) 4;
• Be responsible and accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and stakeholders.

To be successful

• Evidence of exceptional planning, time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to prioritise own workload according to business and team needs, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail;
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at all levels;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Experience of working in a structured project or programme management environment;
• Experience of using Microsoft Packages including; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel;
• Strong teamwork ethos and exhibit collaborative behaviours;
• Desirable - appropriate project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQ) and/or membership of appropriate professional body.

A bit about us

The Complex Infrastructure Programme was established in 2014 to create a focus within Highways England to grow the expertise and capability to deliver large and complex Projects. The Programme has a strong focus on growing expertise and capability through learning and developing best practice from across the Projects. Our vision is 'To be acknowledged as the UK leaders in delivery of large and complex infrastructure' and to do this we are seeking to become a more intelligent client, becoming more effective in our role to derive greatest value from our investments.

The Complex Infrastructure Programme has a total value of over GBP12 billion, currently comprising of four projects; A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, Lower Thames Crossing, A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, and A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge).

Want to know more?

Take a look at the

Why you should join us

At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation.

And finally

And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

Title: Site SHE / QA Manager

Do you have a recognised SHE and/or QA qualification (min NEBOSH diploma)? Can you demonstrate extensive experience in implementing and maintaining SHE and QA systems in a manufacturing environment?

Site SHE / QA Manager required around Deeside

Salary upto GBP37,000

Location: around Deeside

The Role of Site SHE / QA Manager

• To manage the SHE and QA functions in the Deeside factory and associated offices maintaining approvals via external audits.
• To actively lead and promote best practice at all times related to HS&E matters, maintain our accreditations to ISO45001 / 18001 and 14001, driving cultural change and aiming for zero accidents.
• In QA, maintain our accreditation to ISO9001.
• Ensure that our quality systems support and align with our products and services so that they meet the expectations of our customers at all times.
• Where relevant ensure that we maintain individual product approvals.

What are the key (minimum) requirements for a successful Site SHE / QA Manager application?

• Recognised SHE and/or QA qualification (min NEBOSH diploma)
• Can demonstrate extensive experience in implementing and maintaining SHE and QA systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, personal, written and oral.
• Competent in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and work cross-functionally to identify issues and implement solutions and improvements

If you would like to learn more about the role of sales executive Apply Today and we will be in touch!

ACS are recruiting for a Site SHE / QA Manager If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Site SHE / QA Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Site SHE / QA Manager It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Site SHE / QA Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Site SHE / QA Manager role you desire.

Title: Site SHE / QA Manager

Do you have a recognised SHE and/or QA qualification (min NEBOSH diploma)? Can you demonstrate extensive experience in implementing and maintaining SHE and QA systems in a manufacturing environment?

Site SHE / QA Manager required around Deeside

Salary upto GBP37,000

Location: around Deeside

The Role of Site SHE / QA Manager

• To manage the SHE and QA functions in the Deeside factory and associated offices maintaining approvals via external audits.
• To actively lead and promote best practice at all times related to HS&E matters, maintain our accreditations to ISO45001 / 18001 and 14001, driving cultural change and aiming for zero accidents.
• In QA, maintain our accreditation to ISO9001.
• Ensure that our quality systems support and align with our products and services so that they meet the expectations of our customers at all times.
• Where relevant ensure that we maintain individual product approvals.

What are the key (minimum) requirements for a successful Site SHE / QA Manager application?

• Recognised SHE and/or QA qualification (min NEBOSH diploma)
• Can demonstrate extensive experience in implementing and maintaining SHE and QA systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, personal, written and oral.
• Competent in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and work cross-functionally to identify issues and implement solutions and improvements

If you would like to learn more about the role of sales executive Apply Today and we will be in touch!

ACS are recruiting for a Site SHE / QA Manager If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Site SHE / QA Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Site SHE / QA Manager It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Site SHE / QA Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Site SHE / QA Manager role you desire.