Head of Business Assurance

In this senior leadership position, you will ensure that functional and operational risks are understood, managed, and effectively reduced through a robust, digitally-enabled business management system.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and operational teams across VVB to maintain ISO accreditations, operational licences, and assurance systems driving a culture of excellence and “safety-first” across the business.

• Lead and support maintenance of key ISO Standards, including:
• Lead business management reviews aligned with ISO requirements and strategic assurance objectives.
• Development of digital systems for assurance and continuous improvement.
• Take a proactive role within the Safety and Project Support Services Leadership Team.
• Support functional leads in maintaining accreditations such as:
• Encourage collaboration and shared ownership of assurance and compliance activities.
• Work with the Group Commercial Director on project-focused commercial audits.
• Recruit, lead, and develop the Business Assurance Team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Work with operational and functional leads to ensure system changes are identified, impact-assessed, implemented, and tracked.
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the business.
• Deliver HR activities such as appraisals, salary reviews, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage relationships with external accreditation and membership bodies, ensuring effective planning and renewals.
• Own and implement a business-wide risk-based audit schedule, covering internal and external compliance requirements.
• Review team competencies and ensure appropriate training, qualifications, and behaviours.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective multi-function Business Management System across all functions and projects, operated digitally via Asite.
• Support operational teams with maintaining key licences to operate, such as:
• Define clear objectives and development pathways for all team members.
• Oversee approval and onboarding of supply chain partners to the VVB Marketplace.

VVB Engineering is seeking an experienced Head of Business Assurance to lead our approach to business assurance, governance, and continuous improvement.

• Positive, hands-on, solution-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Decisive, calm under pressure, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven experience in a Senior Manager / Head of Compliance or Assurance role.
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance.
• Proficiency with digital assurance tools or CDE platforms (other than SharePoint).
• ISO 9001 (Quality)
• PAS 2080 (Carbon), CEMARS (Carbon), Construction Line (HSE), Achilles Building Confidence (HSE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication at both technical and strategic levels.
• Certified or Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM.
• Experience delivering training or workshops.
• ISO 45003 (Psychological Health & Safety)
• Experience in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001.
• ISO 14001 (Environmental)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management.
• Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety.
• RISQS (Rail), HERS (Highways), FORS (Fleet), Achilles UVDB (Power), LPS/FIRAS (Fire), NICEIC (Electrical).
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• ISO 27001 (Information Security)
• Strong background in auditing and managing operational accreditations beyond ISO standards.
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Demonstrable experience owning and implementing Business Management Systems.

• Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)
• Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers