SVQ Assessor Engineering

City of Glasgow College; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working opportunities

Occupational health & support service

Health & wellbeing team

Cycle to work scheme

Campus facilities access

Discounts from retailers

Job summary

City of Glasgow College is seeking an SVQ Assessor to assess Electrical Engineering qualifications on a permanent basis. This role offers a full-time position with a strong emphasis on quality assessment and learner support.

You will assess against National Occupational Standards at Level 3, work with learners and employers, and contribute to CPD and student success within a dynamic college environment. The role may involve flexible working patterns and site attendance across campuses.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering with CPD to stay current.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills for candidate engagement.
• Experience in assessing against standards and working with employers.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidates against National Occupational Standards at Level 3.
• Support and guide learners and employers in work-based environments.
• Coordinate and prioritise assessments with little supervision.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

D32/33 or A1 assessor/verifier qualification

Job description

Electrical Engineering - SVQ Assessor

Permanent,

Full time, 35 Hours per week

Salary Grade 5: £37,953 - £41,182 per annum (Successful candidates will commence at £37,953 per annum)

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of engineers? Join City of Glasgow College as an SVQ Assessor and use your industry expertise to guide, support, and inspire future engineers as they take their first steps into the profession.

City of Glasgow College is pleased to announce that there are vacancies within their dynamic, friendly, and knowledgeable team of Work Based Assessors.
We are recruiting an SVQ Assessor to assess the following qualifications on a permanent basis: Electrical Engineering.

As an SVQ Assessor, you will play a key role in the development of candidates, assessing them against National Occupational Standards at Level 3.

You will be an experienced professional within the Engineering sector, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines with little supervision. You will be proactive, flexible, and committed to CPD and the success of students.

The ideal applicant will have relevant qualifications in the above sector, as well as broad, demonstrable experience in related disciplines.
A relevant assessor/verifier qualification (D32/33 or A1) would be desirable, or a willingness to undertake this within the first six months of being in post.

As an experienced Engineer, it is your occupational knowledge and practical experience that are key to this role in ensuring that our future engineers learn best practice, both theoretically and practically, to industry standards.

The ideal applicant should have:

• Strong knowledge Electrical Engineering (High-Voltage experience would be desirable) and up-to-date expertise through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of candidates and employers.

You will have the advantage of being flexible in your daily working hours over the course of the week, meeting with candidates and students in their workplace and College and placements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading colleges with access to great career development opportunities within a skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. Some roles offer a mix of campus and remote working, and this can be discussed in further detail at interview. Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
• Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services
• Exclusive discounts from high street retailers

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

For a detailed post description click here and to apply for the above vacancy please visit the ‘job vacancies’ section on the College website at www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Applications Close No Later than Midnight on Thursday 9th October 2026.