Senior Utilities Assessor (NERS)

TL;DR

Senior Utilities Assessor (NERS) (Utilities Assurance): Conducting complex remote and on-site assessments across utility-sector schemes, including NERS, BOPAS, ISO 55001, and PAS 128, with an accent on technical compliance, client assurance, and commercial delivery. Focus on evaluating infrastructure and processes, producing evidence-based reports, managing assessment budgets, and developing technical capability across the assessor team.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, with remote and on-site assessments.

Company

A global assurance provider delivering certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services across 50 countries.

What you will do

• Conduct complex assessments against utility-sector schemes, including NERS, BOPAS, ISO 55001, and PAS 128.
• Perform remote and on-site audits within contractual, budgetary, accreditation, legislative, and industry-standard requirements.
• Prepare assessment reports, review colleagues’ work, and present outcomes to senior external clients.
• Recommend assessment scope, time, and commercial value, including preparing quotations where appropriate.
• Manage applicable projects, monitoring progress and expenditure against budgets and contracts.
• Develop colleagues through technical knowledge transfer and support client relationship and service improvement activities.

Requirements

• Senior-level expertise in utility-sector assessment, assurance, or related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of one or more relevant schemes or standards, including NERS, BOPAS, ISO 55001, or PAS 128.
• Ability to conduct complex remote and on-site assessments and produce accurate formal reports.
• Ability to communicate assessment outcomes and recommend solutions to senior external clients.
• Commercial awareness, including estimating time and value within agreed fee and contract structures.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining current industry knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment focused on shared ambition, integrity, and collaboration.
• Contribute to safer and more sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.
• Support colleagues’ professional growth through technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Combine remote assessment work with on-site client engagements.