Senior Utilities Assessor (NERS)
Date: 29 Jul 2026
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, B37 7ES
Company: LRQA
Job ID:44024
Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular
Who are LRQA?
LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.
While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.
LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake assessments against one or more of the Utility business sector schemes and those that are managed by other LRQA businesses, including but not limited to:- National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) Northern Power Grid Site Audits, Build Offsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS), Asset Management standard ISO55001 and PAS128 Underground Utility Detection.
To perform complex remote and on site assessments within agreed broad parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
To produce the report of the assessment within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format and take responsibility to review and monitor other employee’s work as requested.
To discuss/ present the outcome of the assessment with the external client at a senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
Undertake routine administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
To assess/ recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an external client within an agreed fee/cost structure and within the commercial aspects of the contract and issue quotations where appropriate.
To pursue CPD and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.
To develop technically other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application. To contribute to internal/external client management as appropriate by acting as point of contact to effectively manage client and LRQA relationships.
To make recommendations based on external client feedback to assist in service delivery improvement and to help build the business.
To undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:
We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.
Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!
LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).
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