Assurance Manager

We're looking for an experienced Assurance Manager to join our Engineering team and play a critical role in ensuring KeolisAmey Docklands meets its obligations under the Franchise Agreement, engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Engineering & Projects Director, you'll provide independent assurance across asset management, maintenance, engineering change and safety-critical activities, helping to ensure compliance, safety and operational excellence across the DLR network.

This role acts as the bridge between engineering delivery and contractual compliance, establishing assurance frameworks, monitoring adherence to obligations and providing clear reporting on risks, performance and areas for improvement. Working closely with engineering teams, regulators, auditors and Transport for London stakeholders, you'll help safeguard the long-term stewardship of vital transport assets while supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an assurance, compliance or asset management professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent analytical, auditing and stakeholder management skills.

• Lead assurance activities against Franchise Agreement engineering, asset management and operational obligations.
• Translate contractual requirements into clear, auditable assurance controls and monitoring activities.
• Ensure engineering evidence, certifications, inspections and maintenance records are complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Provide independent assurance that the Asset Management System is effectively implemented and aligned to ISO 55001 principles.
• Validate that asset lifecycle activities, including inspection, maintenance and renewal programmes, comply with contractual and safety requirements.
• Provide assurance oversight for engineering change, asset modifications, configuration management and newly transferred assets.
• Develop assurance dashboards and reporting aligned to franchise KPIs, asset performance measures and maintenance compliance targets.
• Prepare for and support external audits, ensuring effective evidence management and action tracking.
• Lead internal audits, inspections and thematic engineering assurance reviews.
• Monitor risks, non-compliance and emerging issues, escalating findings and recommendations to senior leadership when required.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment and safety assurance activities.
• Establish and maintain a robust Engineering Assurance Framework aligned to contractual requirements and industry best practice.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, HSQE, finance, commercial teams and external stakeholders to drive assurance excellence.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Systems or a related discipline).
• Experience working within rail, transport, infrastructure or other safety-critical engineering environments.
• Proven experience within engineering assurance, compliance, audit, asset management, maintenance, operations or engineering project delivery.
• Experience working within regulated or contractual environments such as TfL, Network Rail, ORR, franchise or concession contracts.
• Experience supporting or leading internal and external audit programmes.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, assurance frameworks and compliance methodologies.
• Knowledge of engineering systems, maintenance regimes and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience monitoring compliance against standards, KPIs, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of risk management, hazard identification and safety assurance principles.
• Ability to interpret technical standards, procedures and contractual requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience presenting assurance findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Experience working with Asset Management Systems aligned to ISO 55001.
• Experience leading assurance programmes, compliance teams or governance initiatives.
• Knowledge of engineering change assurance, configuration management and verification processes.
• Rail industry experience within a concession, franchise or regulated environment.
• Professional membership or relevant engineering, asset management or assurance certification.
• Experience developing assurance frameworks and governance models.
• Experience working with ORR, TfL or similar regulatory bodies.

As part of the Transport for London family, we offer:

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominated partner/family member.
• 75% discount on National Rail Season Tickets.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Leasing and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Doctor Care Anywhere healthcare access.
• Perkbox discounts and rewards.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

At KeolisAmey Docklands, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their authentic self. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed.

Please note: If you are successful and offered the role, you will be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) which must be deemed satisfactory by the company. This will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of your home address, employment reference checks covering the last three years and your right to work in the UK.