Technical Assessors – Construction

United Kingdom Accreditation Service; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking independent technical assessors to support the assessment of accredited certification bodies. This role requires significant experience in testing laboratories, particularly in areas like flammability and materials testing. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Construction Products Regulations. This position offers a flexible day rate contract, with work levels varying based on customer demand. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Years of experience in testing laboratories within relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of specialist testing areas is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of accredited and applicant certification bodies.
• Conduct assessments without conflicts of interest.

Skills

Flammability/Fire testing

Doors and Windows testing

Geotextiles testing

Asphalt/Bituminous Materials testing

Cement testing

Manufactured Construction Products testing

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 knowledge

Construction Products Regulations knowledge

Internal auditing

Third-party auditing

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

UKAS is looking for independent technical assessors in the following disciplines to assist in the assessment of accredited and applicant certification bodies.

• Flammability/Fire testing of construction products and assemblies
• Doors and Windows testing including PAS 24
• Door Furniture
• Geotextiles
• Asphalt/Bituminous Materials
• Cement
• Manufactured Construction Products

Applicants must have a number of years of experience in testing laboratories within relevant industry sectors and hold appropriate qualifications. Knowledge of the more specialist testing areas would be particularly valuable. Experience of internal or third-party auditing or assessment would be very beneficial as would knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 as well as the Construction Products Regulations.

As this role involves the assessment of a number of accredited bodies, UKAS will unfortunately not be able to progress applications where the applicant currently conducts a significant volume of work for, or has conflicts of interest with, several UKAS accredited bodies.

UKAS contracts independent technical assessors on a day rate basis. The level of work depends on the demands that our customers place on us, and therefore UKAS cannot guarantee specific levels of work.

If you are interested and would like to discuss the details of the above opportunities, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager, Andy Green on 07827 096408 or email [e-mail].