Technical Assurance Specialist - Utilities Compliance

OCU Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a quality, compliance and auditing professional to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will lead internal audits to ensure NERS requirements, quality standards and company procedures are met, and support accreditation activities.

You will review management systems, monitor performance, investigate non-conformances, and deliver training and awareness sessions on NERS and related quality processes. UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, power/energy, or infrastructure sectors in quality/compliance/technical/operational roles.
• Strong understanding of NERS requirements and utility connection activities.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits to ensure compliance with NERS requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Support maintenance and development of OCU's NERS accreditations and accreditation scopes.
• Review quality management systems, operational documentation, and procedures for alignment with industry requirements.
• Monitor performance against NERS standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate non-conformances and coordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Coordinate and support external audits, surveillance visits, and accreditation assessments.
• Provide guidance and technical support to operational teams on compliance and quality matters.
• Deliver training, briefings, and awareness sessions relating to NERS requirements, technical standards, and quality processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

NERS requirements

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

OCU Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a quality, compliance and auditing professional to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will lead internal audits to ensure NERS requirements, quality standards and company procedures are met, and support accreditation activities.

You will review management systems, monitor performance, investigate non-conformances, and deliver training and awareness sessions on NERS and related quality processes. UK driving licence preferred.