Technical Assessor - Railways
Posted Today by UKAS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Technical Assessor - Railways involves supporting assessments in line with ISO/IEC standards and relevant EU and UK rail regulations. Candidates are sought with rail industry knowledge and expertise in various technical areas, including inspection bodies and certification processes. The position is remote and offers flexible, project-based work. Applicants should have a strong engineering background and practical experience in the rail industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support assessments in line with ISO/IEC standards and relevant EU and UK rail regulations.
- Assess competence and conformity in various technical areas related to rail systems.
- Utilize knowledge of applicable technical standards and regulations.
- Provide expertise in specific rail sectors such as rolling stock, signalling, and infrastructure.
Key Skills:
- Engineering background (degree level or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of applicable technical standards (e.g., TSIs, EN standards).
- Practical experience in the rail industry (typically 5+ years).
- Ability to assess competence and conformity in line with ISO/IEC standards.
- Knowledge of relevant EU and UK regulations relating to rail system safety and interoperability.
- Desirable: Prior experience as a Lead Assessor to ISO/IEC standards.
- Familiarity with accreditation processes or UKAS assessment procedures.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Independent Contractors – Rail Technical Assessors / Experts UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) Location: Remote / Various UK sites Independent Contractor UKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. We’re currently expanding our network of independent Technical Assessors and Experts with rail industry knowledge to support assessments in line with ISO/IEC standards and relevant EU and UK rail regulations. We’re particularly keen to hear from people with technical knowledge or experience in any of the following areas —you don’t need to cover all of them:
- Technical Areas of Interest:
- ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies
- Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation & Assessment (CSM-RA)
- ISO/IEC 17065 Certification Bodies
- Product Certification (rail products)
- EC Verification under the Rail Interoperability Directive
- Certification of Entities in Charge of Maintenance (ECM)
- Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles (RIS-2700-RST)
- Railborne & Non-Railborne Plant (RIS-1710-PLT)
- ISO/IEC 17024 Certification of Persons
- Railways Personnel Competency Schemes
We’re looking for specialists in one or more of the following rail sectors:
- Rolling Stock
- Control Command & Signalling
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Operational / Organisational Change
- Railborne & Non-Railborne Plant
- Comms & Software
- ECM
- PRM
- Safety in Rail Tunnels
- Certification of Competence
Please note: you do not need to have experience in all these areas—expertise in just one area is welcome.
What we're looking for:
- Engineering background (degree level or equivalent)
- A strong understanding of applicable technical standards (e.g. TSIs, EN standards, RIS, GMRT, etc.)
- Practical experience in the rail industry—typically 5+ years
- The ability to assess competence and conformity in line with ISO/IEC standards
- Knowledge of the relevant EU and UK regulations relating to rail system safety, interoperability and certification
Desirable (but not essential):
- Prior experience as a Lead Assessor to ISO/IEC 17020, 17024, 17065 or 17021-1 Clause 9
- Familiarity with accreditation processes or UKAS assessment procedures
This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking flexible, project-based work that makes a real difference in maintaining high standards in the UK rail sector.
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