Utilities Expert Lead

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom LRQA Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Utilities Expert Lead to join our team at LRQA. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong technical understanding of the utility sector, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients.

Job Description

The Utilities Expert Lead will be responsible for undertaking assessments against one or more of the Utility business sector schemes, including but not limited to the Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS) and the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).

Main Responsibilities:

  • To perform complex on-site assessments within agreed broad parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
  • To produce reports of the assessment within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format and take responsibility to review and monitor other employees' work as requested.
  • To discuss/present the outcome of the assessment with the external client at a senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
  • To assess/recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an external client within an agreed fee/cost structure and within the commercial aspects of the contract and issue quotations where appropriate.
  • To pursue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • To conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
  • To develop technically other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
  • To contribute to internal/external client management as appropriate by acting as point of contact to effectively manage client and LRQA relationships.
  • To undertake project management where applicable, including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.

Requirements:

  • Appropriate qualification in the relevant utility sector to a minimum HNC level.
  • Qualified member to at least Incorporated Engineer Status of a recognised institute (IET, IGEM).
  • Sufficient working experience in a relevant industry to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the specialist requirements, knowledge, and application.
  • Able to interact with all levels of staff within client organisations from Directors to site staff.
  • Able to represent LRQA at relevant national committees and conferences.
  • Support Utilities Sector Manager and Business Development Manager in the development of new schemes and enhancement of existing schemes and provision of advice to the service delivery team.
  • Knowledge and experience to be able to undertake both office and site assessments on new connections across a range of voltage and/or pressure tiers.
  • Able to produce concise accurate reports within required timescales.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.

About Us

Lrqa is a leading provider of assurance and risk management services. We help businesses to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to reduce risk.



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