Assurance Manager

About the Company

This position is offered on behalf of Pullman Rail, a subsidiary of Transport for Wales. Pullman Rail specializes in engineering services that support the UK's rail network through vehicle maintenance, refurbishment, overhaul, and component repair. The company prides itself on building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves, aiming to be a leading inclusive employer in Wales.

Role Overview

The Assurance Manager role involves delivering independent engineering assurance to ensure Pullman Rail consistently meets safety, compliance, and quality standards. This leadership position oversees the Quality, Competence, and Inspection teams to enforce governance and continuous improvement across engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality, Competence, and Inspection teams, fostering collaboration and a culture centered on continuous enhancement.
• Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, including internal audits and coordination of external certification audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001, RISAS, and the Integrated Management System.
• Oversee Competence Management Systems to guarantee effective training, evaluation, authorization, and assurance for safe engineering practices.
• Direct engineering inspection processes and product assurance activities, ensuring non-conformance management and ongoing improvement.
• Analyze quality data and assurance reports to identify risks and trends, support defect investigations, and champion initiatives for operational improvements.
• Collaborate extensively with Engineering, Operations, customers, and auditors to provide independent assurance and uphold exceptional engineering standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in leading quality or assurance functions within a regulated engineering environment, preferably in the rail or other safety-critical sectors. Proficiency with Quality Management Systems, auditing, governance, and competence management is crucial. A solid grasp of engineering standards and product verification methodologies is required.

Essential qualifications include knowledge of ISO 9001. Familiarity with RISAS, RISQS, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is considered beneficial. Applicants should be confident leaders capable of building high-performance teams, influencing across organizational levels, and delivering meaningful improvements. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are important to manage complex information and competing priorities effectively.

Additional Information

The salary for this position is up to £50,000 per year. Applicants must have the permanent right to work within the UK as sponsorship is not available. The closing date for applications is 23 August 2026, though early submissions are encouraged. The employer reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Pullman Rail values diversity and actively strives to build an inclusive environment that strengthens decision-making and innovation by reflecting the diversity of the communities served.