Head of Technical Assurance

circa £125,000 per annum

London SW1P 3JA

The Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority are recruiting a Head of Technical Assurance to join the Programme’s Technical Assurance team. The Head of Technical Assurance is a senior leader within the team, acting as a deputy for the Design and Engineering Director for all team related matters and holding oversight of the technical assurance function. Through matrix management with other heads of function, this post is responsible for assurance (undertaken by internal teams and external parties as required) of all technical studies, solutions and outcomes in the R&R Programme, ensuring compliance with requirements and technical standards, that they will maintain the baseline for.  

Ideally, you will be a fully qualified Chartered Member/Fellow of an appropriate professional body such as RICS, ICE, IStructE with a successful track record in a similar Head of Function level role, developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities for a large organisation or multi-billion-pound complex project(s). 

If you feel that this opportunity is for you then we would love to hear from you. 

Salary circa £125,000 per annum.

Benefits include: 

Competitive salary  

30 days holiday plus public holidays  

Working in a hybrid / smart way- 2 days minimum in office in London 

Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance  

Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service  

Group Income Protection  

Pension – up to 10% employer contribution  

Up to 5 days paid volunteering  

Cycle to work scheme  

Season ticket loan  

Employee Assistance Programme  

Professional Body Fees paid  

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project. 

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, outlining the skill and experience you can bring to the role. 

We look forward to receiving your completed application by noon on 23 September 2024.

Security 

Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. 

Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting. 

About Us

The Palace of Westminster is home to one of the busiest and most historic parliamentary institutions in the world and is an enduring symbol of our national identity. As one of the top 5 most recognisable buildings in the world, the Palace is visited by millions of tourists each year. 

The Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal Programme has been set up to tackle all the work necessary to protect and preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site. It will be the biggest renovation of an historic building ever undertaken in the UK.

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