Technical Assessor Highways:

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining the British Board of Agrément.

The BBA is looking to hire a Technical Assessor Highways to join our UK North based Audit team. 

Role Purpose:

To complete product certification assessments against the BBA highways scheme requirements, site investigation reports on defective installations, carry out general highways inspections on site, ensure compliance with pre-identified scheme requirements and deliver the required levels of productivity whilst maintaining the quality of inspections carried out. You will need a relevant qualification at HNC (NVQ level 4).

About Us:

• The British Board of Agrément (BBA) provides services that help clients create accountability and mitigate risk.
• Through extensive research, auditing, inspection, testing and certification, we help to instil confidence in the entire Construction product supply chain.
• With a 50-year legacy as a trusted certification body, the BBA develops long-term partnerships with clients, assisting in the innovation and development of products and services, enabling continued commercial growth in both the UK and Global marketplaces, while remaining reassuringly impartial.
• As a for-profit organisation Limited by Guarantee, the BBA looks to reinvest in the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About You:

• We’re looking for a candidate that is excited about excellence and playing a critical part in the business’ focus on serving our customers better.
• You are comfortable working in a structured environment, with the agility to adapt when necessary.
• You can work independently, and as part of a team and confident to suggest improvements to work more efficiently.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete product certification assessments against the BBA highways scheme requirements, ISO assessments and where required any other BBA product scheme assessments deemed necessary.
• Timely reporting on all assessments carried out, recording and reporting non-compliances. Complete product certification assessments of Highway Installers with respect to pre-approval certificates inspections including site testing. Provide clear and concise reports on all of the above. Liaise between clients and Project Managers to ensure effective execution of the above.
• Complete site investigation reports on defective installations, report findings accurately. Attend site meetings and liaise with other bodies, local authorities, manufacturers to agree, recommend remedial works. Undertake site surveillance inspections of current approved installers.
• Liaise with clients and communicate relevant inspection reports to BBA administration, providing an efficient and courteous link between installers, local authorities, designers. Provide information and advice on the range of services provided by the BBA. Apply good working knowledge of highways practices.
• Deliver the required levels of productivity whilst maintaining the quality of inspections carried out and a professional and courteous service.
• Manage diary and travel arrangements to ensure the most effective provision of services with respect to the above. 

What we offer:

• We believe that our strength lies in our people; that’s why we invest heavily in them through providing training to maintain and develop the skills of all our teams, enabling us to serve our clients better
• Because of this we offer a total reward package of a competitive salary and employee benefits, including:
  • Employer Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
  • Life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
  • Health care cash plan scheme
  • An Employee Assistance Programme – with up to 6 counselling sessions
  • Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles Opportunity to work from home (Most roles eligible to apply for the Hybrid Homeworking Scheme for up to 3 days a week following completion of induction.

We’re a social group and when we’re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible.