BUSINESS FUNCTION: Programmes GRADE: ML2/SB1 SALARY: Circa £56,000 ROLE TYPE: Hybrid HOURS: 37 per week Is quality assurance ‘Your Thing’? As Northern's on-site representative, you’ll play a key role in coordinating with internal project teams and contractors to ensure design solutions meet our requirements, achieve value for money, and are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Your work will focus on minimising disruption to the railway and the environment while delivering projects like new stations, car parks, and depot upgrades. You’ll oversee projects from tender and design stages through to completion, conducting site inspections, identifying corrective actions, and driving continuous improvements in safety and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest train operators in the country, managing over 500 stations and delivering projects that directly benefit our customers and the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll enjoy a mix of autonomy and collaboration, working alongside experienced professionals — including chartered engineers and building experts — and managing your own portfolio of projects. You’ll be supported by a growing, knowledgeable team, dedicated to expanding our in-house technical capabilities. This is a hybrid role: while you'll have the flexibility to work from home, most of your time will be spent on-site at accessible locations like our TrainCare Centres, train stations, and offices. Don’t worry about travel costs — your rail pass gives you free rail travel. If you’re ready for a rewarding challenge and want to make a tangible impact on railway infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you Key responsibilities: Ensure site activities meet Railway and Industry Standards Provide technical input during internal or external design meeting, where directed by the Design & Construction Manager. Check and ensure contractors are delivering works in accordance with the approved designs and construction documentations: Construction Phase Plan (CPP)/ Work Pack Plan (WPP) etc. Conduct regular inspections, issue instructions, and resolve non-conformance. Submit detailed inspection reports for reviews and discussion within the team, report safety issues and progress to Project team. Lead interface with contractors and all stakeholders involved in relation to site works through for example, on-site meetings Work closely with Northern Project Managers, Commercial Managers and QS teams to enable independent monitoring of site progress against contract documents and programmes With support from the Project Team at Northern, manage the interface with key stakeholders such as Network Rail ASPRO and consultants and develop strong and productive relationships ensuring adherence to NR assurance processes so the reviews are undertaken efficiently. Experience: We’re looking for someone with experience in managing and supervising construction activities, with knowledge in the design environment. Experience within the Rail Industry would be advantageous. Having a blend of technical and leadership skills ensures our projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with design documentations and relevant standards and regulations. You’ll have knowledge of safety management systems, including CSM (Common Safety Method) and CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, as well as quality assurance practices. You'll also need: Chartered Member of a recognised professional institution is desirable but if working towards we can support you through this. Understanding of environmental issues in construction. Familiar with UK/European Standards, Railway Group & Line Standards, and Building Regulations. Experience in managing interfaces with design houses and delivery partners. Skilled communicator with the influence to guide, adapt, and inspire others. Our Benefits: Because we value our people and reward hard work, we’ve created a benefits package that we think you’ll love. So, you’ll be able to make the most of: Free Travel on Northern services - everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependents, can travel for free right across our full network of services. Certain eligibility criteria will apply. 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 1 year with us, you’ll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe. Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - you’ll rarely find a pension as good as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution. Maternity and Paternity Benefits - we go above and beyond the standard, and mums can enjoy 9 months’ maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay. Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters. Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more. Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager or Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year. You can find out more here Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North. We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go. We're driving economic v alue and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us. Make a difference. Make it last. Make it yours. Make it easy. Make it happen. These are our values. Ready to make them yours? Join us on this journey. Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received. However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation. We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.