Governance & Assurance Business Partner

Overview

Drive governance, assurance, risk management and continuous improvement for transport infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• assurance audits
• risk management
• governance framework
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Assurance activities – ensuring robust arrangements are implemented in areas such as reviews, audits, and other assurance activities to verify systems and processes are working effectively and meeting required standards. -Risk management – working with others to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks including compliance, operational, and strategic risks. -Developing and implementing governance frameworks - establishing clear structures, policies and procedures to ensure accountability and transparency. -Stakeholder engagement - collaborating with various stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness, compliance and embracing organisation changes enabling smooth adoption.

Requirements

• degree
• lead auditor
• stakeholder management
• digital systems
• self‑starter
• highways

What You Bring

-A customer centric and excellent end user goal experience mindset. -A proven self-starter and disciplined with proactive planning and organisational skills and the agility to multitask and meet deadlines. -Degree and relevant professional qualifications (such as CQP, CRA, Lead Auditor) desirable but not essential. -Excellent relationship/stakeholder management skills, including being comfortable challenging others with pragmatism, energy, enthusiasm, and resilience. -Extensive industry experience in developing and working with digital systems and initiatives aligned to management systems, governance and assurance frameworks. -Proven experience working in a large diverse multi discipline and multi-site organisation with excellent knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, especially relating to the Highways sector in the UK and/or abroad.

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Benefits

-Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded, tailored to your growth. -Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities. -Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. -Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs. -Continuous improvement - identifying opportunities to enhance all aspects of our management systems based on performance data and industry best practices. -Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. -Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero! -Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. -Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. -Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions. -Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

About Amey

-Headquartered in London, delivers full lifecycle solutions across roads, rail, facilities, and utilities. -Blends data-driven consulting with large-scale delivery, advising on analytics, asset condition, and digital platforms. -Typical projects include major highway improvements, railway electrification, signalling renewals, complex facilities upkeep, and public-sector estate upgrades. -Consulting arm advises on strategic asset management for clients like Network Rail and MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, with operations in North America and Australia. -A standout example is a Birmingham highways turnaround, demonstrating ability to navigate challenges for resilient, long-term infrastructure outcomes. -From restoring historic bridges to optimizing EV charging networks in Manchester via bespoke data models, brings creativity and engineering rigour to projects.

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