Job Description

Independent Technical Assessor (Competent Persons Scheme)

Location: Remote/UK-Based

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Industry: Building, Construction, Certification

We are currently looking for experienced Independent Technical Assessors to support UKAS assessments for the ISO/IEC 17065 certification of Competent Person Schemes (CPS) This is a flexible contract opportunity for individuals with strong technical knowledge of building regulations, certification schemes, and CPS operations

As a Technical Assessor, you will be responsible for evaluating organisations that self-certify building work under Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations, ensuring their competence, processes, and systems meet the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out technical assessments of CPS organisations in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065
• Evaluate scheme compliance with MHCLG Conditions of Authorisation
• Review understanding and application of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and relevant Approved Documents, particularly Schedule 3 and Part 5
• Assess installer competence against Minimum Technical Competence (MTC) requirements
• Provide clear and objective input to assessment reports and contribute to accreditation decisions
• Support UKAS with accurate and timely report writing.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Competent Person Schemes and their role in self-certification
• Building design and construction compliant with the Building Regulations
• Product approval and CE / UKCA marking in line with Regulation 7
• Schedule 3 installation work categories
• PAS2030/31 & PAS2035
• ISO/IEC 17065 standard and product certification principles
• Familiarity with UKAS accreditation and assessment processes, including the role of Technical Assessors and Technical Experts

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally, a Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in construction, engineering, or architecture disciplines.
• Alternatively, 10+ years of demonstrable experience in a relevant technical or managerial role
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, building control, certification, or a related field
• Experience working at a technical management level, with knowledge of CPS certification and building control

Desirable:

• Membership of a recognised professional institution (desirable but not essential)
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Gas Safe Register (for relevant CPS trades)
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
• Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE)
• National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (in relevant contexts)

This is a remote-based, flexible contract role with UK-wide coverage. It offers the opportunity to contribute to maintaining high standards across the certification and building compliance sector.

To find out more about the opportunity follow the link:

https://www.ukas.com/about-us/careers/independent-technical-assessors/

Candidate privacy notice link:

https://www.ukas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/UKAS-Candidate-Privacy-Notice.pdf