Construction Product Regulations - Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks independent technical assessors for a contract role focusing on the Construction Product Regulations across the UK. Candidates should have specialized knowledge in product certification and fire prevention measures, ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, and carry experience from commercial testing laboratories. This pivotal role is aimed at enhancing the assessment process and ensuring quality in compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial testing laboratory or civil engineering field.
• Demonstrated expertise in building control and product certification.
• Experience in internal or third-party auditing or assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential expertise and ensure rigorous assessments.
• Cover requirements of the Construction Product Regulations.

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

Awareness of commercial implications of test results

MCS technology specific industry understanding

Education

Qualifications in relevant industry sectors

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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