[Hiring] Senior Utilities Assessor @LRQA

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) - advantageous not essential.
• 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.

Benefits

• Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Competitive salary aligned with the market.
• Comprehensive benefits package.