Construction Product Regulations - Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction regulation seeks independent technical assessors to ensure compliance with the Construction Product Regulations. Candidates should have extensive knowledge in certification processes, testing, and industry standards. This contract role offers remote work and requires expertise across various construction fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or commercial testing laboratory.
• Expertise in relevant certification sectors.
• Familiarity with ISO 17065, 17025, 17020, 17021 standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential expertise in the UKAS assessment process.
• Conducting rigorous assessments in designated areas.
• Ensuring transparency in reporting test results.

Skills

Knowledge of specifications around certification and testing of construction products

Proficiency in fire prevention and protection measures

Understanding of Competent Persons Schemes

Knowledge of relevant sections of the Building Regulations

Commercial implications of test results

MCS technology industry understanding

Experience in a commercial testing laboratory

Expertise in building control, product certification

Understanding of ISO standards

Education

Qualifications in relevant industry sectors

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Client:

UKAS

Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Construction Product Regulations

Contract role

Location: Remote, UK coverage

We are actively seeking independent technical assessors to cover the requirements of the Construction Product Regulations, construction certification and testing. Ideal candidates for this role should possess expertise in one or more of the following fields:

• Knowledge of specifications around certification and testing of construction products
• Proficiency in fire prevention and protection measures, including testing and certification
• In depth understanding of Competent Persons Schemes, including electrical installation, plumbing and heating, insulation, and roofing (including PAS 2030/2031)
• Knowledge of relevant sections of the Building Regulations, building control and inspection, and the Construction Products Regulations.
• Awareness of the commercial implications of test results on product marketing and the significance of transparent reporting and dissemination of findings.
• MCS technology specific industry understanding (i.e. design, manufacture, testing, installation & commissioning requirements)

Playing a pivotal role in the UKAS assessment process, our Technical Assessors are instrumental in providing essential expertise, and ensuring rigorous assessments in the mentioned areas.

Key skills required include:

• Experience typically acquired in a commercial testing laboratory or within the civil engineering field.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant industry sectors such as building control, product certification, and production, coupled with appropriate qualifications
• Specialised knowledge in specific certification areas would be highly advantageous
• Experience in internal or third-party auditing or assessment, along with familiarity with ISO 17065, ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17021 standards

To find out more about the opportunity follow the link:

https://www.ukas.com/about-us/careers/independent-technical-assessors/

Candidate privacy notice link:

https://www.ukas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/UKAS-Candidate-Privacy-Notice.pdf