Product Assessor – Construction Products

Salary: £28-30k + Benefits

 

Essentials:

Good knowledge of construction products, ideally coatings, waterproofing and roofing plus UK and EU Building Regulations and relevant standards.

Strong technical background with an understanding & analysis of technical matters

Good computer skills including Word, Power point, Excel and Email

Strong planning, organisational and scheduling 

Analytical report writing skills 

Background in a relevant scientific subject or in the construction industry 

Higher qualification in a relevant technical discipline 

 

Desirable:

Construction industry in general

Site experience

Understanding of product specification standards, technical standards, code of practice, National Housing and Building council (NHBC) requirement and UK regulations

European requirements such as CPR – Construction Products Regulations, notified bodies and certification bodies

Project Management

Timely delivery and efficient completion of contracts

Understanding of accreditation and use of accredited laboratories. 

Experience in a similar role

Membership of a relevant technical/professional body such as the Institute of Mineral, Mines and Materials or Royal Society of Chemistry 

 

Purpose of Job 

The main purpose of the Product Certification Assessor is to plan, co-ordinate and carry out assessments of construction products and systems. You will be managing multiple projects where you will be expected to prepare contract offers and estimates for the assessment of various types of construction products and systems, including coatings, waterproofing materials and roofing. The job holder will be required to research and investigate aspects of construction product performance, work as part of a team contributing to team and individual targets and objectives and regularly converse with clients ensuring you maintain good quality and standards at all times. 

 

Key Technical Competencies 

An understanding of the performance of building materials. 

Ability to judge technical integrity, product/system performance and soundness of assessment data 

Planning, organising and numeracy skills 

Strong communication skills both written and verbal 

Ability to work on several projects/contracts at the same time 

Time management 

 

 

 

Main Duties/Responsibilities 

Contract Preparation and Planning Duties 

Prepare contract offers for assessments, ensuring that they are proportionate and realistic for the work to be done and that they are delivered within agreed timescales. 

Plan allocated assessments and produce, maintain and update detailed work programmes. 

Draft Certificates and Reports, seek and take due regard of comments thereon and arrange production of documents for publication. 

 

Product Assessment and Research Duties 

Research and investigate aspects of construction product performance as required. 

Assess the fitness for purpose of construction products within contract periods and price estimates. 

Co-ordinate all work, and activities involved in assessments, including sub-contracting work, e.g. testing and inspection of production. 

Ensure that satisfactory information and data is available for the timely progress and completion of assessments. 

Carry out Certificate maintenance tasks, such as assessment of factory surveillance reports, as required. 

Monitor progress on allocated work and adjust priorities as required. 

Seek information and clarification from others as required, e.g. colleagues within the Test department, the potential client, technical experts, etc. 

Ensure that work is carried out with integrity, objectively and without fear or favour in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. 

 

Client Contact and Service Delivery 

Ensure policies and procedures are explained and understood. 

Keep clients updated on the progress of project and contract preparations on a regular basis 

Attend client meetings as and when required and proactively engage with them. 

 

Wilde Associates are working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this vacancy.