Technical Assurance Manager Via East Midlands

Technical Assurance Manager

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Technical Assurance Manager to join our Pre Construction Division based out of our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we're excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions-we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead technical governance and statutory compliance across design, delivery, and asset management, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidance, policies,
• Oversee quality assurance and technical risk management for highways design and delivery, managing non conformances, corrective actions, and supporting compliance with ISO quality systems.
• Act as the authority's technical standards subject matter expert, promoting consistent application of design standards and driving knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high quality design outputs and effective risk management across all projects, maintaining the team's reputation with internal and external clients.
• Provide technical assurance for project and programme delivery, including design reviews, stage gate checks, and construction inspections.
• Produce audit reports, compliance statements, and performance dashboards, and support procurement by embedding technical assurance requirements into contracts.
• Collaborate with Health and Safety management to ensure compliance with legislation, policy, and best practice across pre construction and delivery phases.

What we're seeking:

• Experience in local authority highways, civil engineering, or public sector infrastructure, with strong knowledge of DMRB, MCHW, CDM, and the Well Managed Highway Infrastructure Code, and experience assuring highways specifications and statutory compliance.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience) with Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE, CIHT or similar), or working towards professional qualification. Experience within NEC or term maintenance contracts and familiarity with local authority asset management systems (e.g. Causeway, Confirm, Symology).
• A confident and adaptable communicator, able to engage effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• A solution focused approach, driving efficiencies, improving technical quality, and applying value engineering to deliver best value for money.
• Highly organised and detail focused, with the ability to challenge constructively and diplomatically.
• A strong commitment to public service values, with the confidence to present complex technical issues to non technical audiences, including elected Members.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, highways design software, and data management systems

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!