LRQA
Senior Utilities Assessor (NERS)
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Job ID: 44024 Location: Birmingham - 1 Trinity Park - Bi
Position Category: Assessors
Position Type: Employee Regular
Utilities Assessor - Electricity/Electrical Infrastructure
Location - UK (Home Based with Travel Across the UK)
We are open to applicants currently working in any of the following roles:
- Assessing Officer (NERS)
- Technical Advisor (NERS/ICP)
- Utilities Auditor
- Electrical Compliance Manager
- Electrical Authorising Engineer
- Electrical SHEQ Manager
- Operations Manager (Utilities)
- DNO Engineer or Compliance Specialist
- HV/LV Network Manager/Engineer
- Utility Project Manager
- Asset Management Specialist (Utilities/Electrical)
About the Role
LRQA is looking for an experienced Utilities Assessor to join our growing Utilities & Infrastructure Assurance team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical industry professional with experience in utility networks, infrastructure delivery, compliance, auditing, or technical assurance to play a key role in improving safety, quality, and competence standards across the UK's electricity sector.
As a Utilities Assessor, you will conduct independent assessments and audits against a range of recognised industry schemes and standards, including:
- National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)
- Northern Powergrid Assessment Programmes
- Build Offsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS)
- ISO 55001 Asset Management
- PAS 128 Underground Utility Detection
- Other utility and infrastructure sector assurance schemes
You will work closely with clients ranging from Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), utility contractors, and network operators through to major infrastructure organisations, helping them demonstrate compliance, improve operational performance, and minimise risk.
This role combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and professional judgement. You will regularly interact with senior client representatives, review complex operational activities, assess competence and compliance arrangements, and provide clear recommendations that support continual improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
Assessment & Auditing
- Undertake remote and onsite assessments against utility sector standards, schemes, and accreditation requirements.
- Evaluate management systems, operational processes, technical documentation, and field activities.
- Assess compliance with industry regulations, client requirements, and recognised best practice.
- Produce professional audit and assessment reports within agreed timescales.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining impartiality and independence.
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Technical Assurance
- Review electrical safety management systems, policies, procedures, and risk controls.
- Assess competence management frameworks and authorisation processes.
- Verify compliance across HV and LV utility operations.
- Evaluate project delivery arrangements, construction activities, and asset management practices.
- Support assessments relating to NERS accreditation and related utility sector schemes.
Client Engagement
- Build trusted relationships with clients across the utilities sector.
- Act as a technical specialist and subject matter expert during assessments.
- Support quotation activities and provide input into assessment durations and resource requirements.
- Contribute to service improvements through customer feedback and industry insight.
Continuous Improvement
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of utility industry legislation, standards, and emerging technologies.
- Support knowledge sharing and technical development within the assessor community.
- Participate in continual professional development activities.
- Contribute to the evolution of LRQA's utilities assurance services.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with professionals who have built their careers within the electricity, power distribution, infrastructure, or utility services sectors.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience within the electricity utility sector.
- Strong understanding of electrical network infrastructure, construction, or maintenance activities.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, assessments, or compliance reviews.
- Knowledge of utility industry standards, regulations, and governance frameworks.
- Experience engaging with operational teams, management, and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse technical information and make evidence-based decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable Experience (advantageous not essential)
- National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)
- Independent Connection Provider (ICP) operations
- Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
- High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical networks
- Electrical authorisation and competency management systems
- ISO 55001 Asset Management
- PAS 128 Underground Utility Detection
- CDM Regulations
- Utility infrastructure construction and commissioning
- SHEQ leadership and management systems
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Electrical safety training delivery
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Personal Attributes
- Professional, credible, and confident when engaging with clients.
- Naturally curious with strong analytical skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities.
- Passionate about improving safety, compliance, and operational standards.
- A strong communicator capable of influencing at all levels.
- Detail-oriented with excellent report writing skills.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborative and aligned with LRQA's values of expertise, integrity, ambition, vision, and togetherness.
Why Join LRQA?
At LRQA, our clients trust us to help them navigate risk and build confidence in their operations.
We are a leading global assurance provider, bringing together expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection, and training. Operating in more than 50 countries with over 2,500 colleagues, we support more than 60,000 clients across a wide range of industries, helping them create safer and more sustainable futures.
As a Utilities Assessor, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work with some of the UK's leading utility and infrastructure organisations.
- Influence safety, quality, and operational excellence across the sector.
- Develop your technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of schemes and standards.
- Join a supportive global business committed to professional growth and development.
- Be part of a business shaping the future of assurance and risk management.
Pre-Employment Checks
- If successful, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with local regulations.
- These may include right to work verification, identification, employment history, education, and criminal records checks.
- All data will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
At LRQA, we believe our people are our risk management advantage. We know the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition, and working together with integrity. That's how we build a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive.
At LRQA, we believe that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.
We believe the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition, and working together with integrity. That's how we build a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive.
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