Technical Assurance Auditor

Public Sector Resourcing • London Britain Township, PA

9d • £50,119 - £58,963 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Assurance Auditor ensures Technical Assurance Reviews (TARs) are carried out across one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), confirming that HS2 technical assurance processes are followed. The role supports consistent application of the review process across contracts and provides feedback to process owners.

The postholder creates and manages TAR HORACE references and files, prepares question sets, coordinates the annual TAR programme, and chairs reviews. They record observations and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), prepare reports and findings in HORACE, and report on IPT review performance and observation closeout. The role also targets and plans reviews with risk and performance in mind, coordinates feedback with policy owners to keep technical processes fit for purpose, and promotes collaboration across HS2 functions.

The role is based in London and is hybrid. HS2 offers a flexible benefits fund of 15% of base salary, paid on top of base salary and fully pensionable, as well as other competitive benefits. The salary is £50,119–£58,963 per annum. The role is permanent. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available. Offers are subject to pre-employment checks. HS2 is a safety-critical organisation, and employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety, follow safe working procedures, and work to the Safe at Heart programme principles.

Requirements

• Skills in managing and disseminating/reporting processes.
• Skills in developing and improving processes.
• Ability to liaise and coordinate between HS2 Ltd and contractors.
• Competence in digital data and information analysis and trend reporting.
• Knowledge of railway technical assurance principles, including interface, configuration, assumptions and risk management, environmental matters, change control, BIM, and consents.
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015, risk management, and European Common Safety Methods guidance.
• Principal or Lead Auditor certification with IRCA, for example to ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience managing and implementing quality and assurance principles, systems, and frameworks on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Technical-background experience liaising with contractors and designers.
• Experience of multidisciplinary programmes including civils, M&E, architecture, rail systems, and rolling stock.
• Must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; HS2 Ltd cannot provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered professional.

Responsibilities

• Create TAR HORACE references and prepare HORACE files, including question sets for TAR processes.
• Manage preparation of TAR HORACE files and issue HORACE references to contractors and HS2 Ltd attendees.
• Manage and prepare the annual TAR Programme.
• Manage and chair the TAR process; determine and record observations and Corrective Action Requests (CARs); and prepare TAR reports and findings in HORACE.
• Ensure consistent application of technical assurance auditing processes and question sets across delivery.
• Own and present data-based reporting on IPT review performance and observation closeout.
• Ensure Technical Assurance Review activities are appropriately targeted and planned with risk and performance in mind.
• Support feedback into HS2 technical processes and coordinate with policy owners to keep those processes fit for purpose.
• Promote cross-function collaboration across HS2, including with Building Information Modelling Configuration, Requirements, and Project Management.
• Promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and support and comply with organisational EDI initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and follow Safe at Heart programme principles and safe working procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits fund of 15% of base salary, paid on top of base salary and fully pensionable.
• A range of competitive benefits.
• Flexible working.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed