Construction Product Regulations - Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UKAS-certified organization is seeking independent Technical Assessors for Construction Product Regulations. This remote role involves ensuring rigorous assessments related to construction certification and testing, requiring expertise in specifications, fire protection, and relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil engineering and familiarity with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial testing laboratory or civil engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in product certification and building control.
• Specialised knowledge in certification areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in construction certification and testing.
• Ensure rigorous assessments according to Construction Product Regulations.
• Provide essential expertise in the UKAS assessment process.

Skills

Knowledge of construction product certification

Proficiency in fire prevention

Understanding of Competent Persons Schemes

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Awareness of commercial implications of test results

Industry understanding of MCS technology

Education

Appropriate qualifications in civil engineering

Tools

ISO 17065

ISO 17025

ISO 17020

ISO 17021

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UKAS

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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