Technical Assessor - Railways in United Kingdom

Job description

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:

• FMEA Standard detail knowledge
• 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.

Learn More about the Role and Application Details:

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English