LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.
While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.
LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.
Role purpose
LRQA Assist in assessing the design, manufacture and in-service aspects of engineering assets against agreed Codes, Standards, specifications and procedures, using knowledge and experience appropriate for routine situations, under close supervision and review by line manager or designee.
Home based in the Cambridge region, supporting the local area with travel to clients in the Cambridgeshire/East Anglia region.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out technical inspections/ assessments under close supervision and against defined specifications/ scope that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.
- Assist in producing reports/certificates/documents to an agreed format and within an agreed timescale.
- Assist data collection, analysis and presentation of reports as required and aligned to the KPI’s and agreed processes.
- Assist colleagues in delivering services to internal/external clients including creating and maintain technical file systems, maintaining computer databases and other technical administrative assistance as required.
- Contribute to internal/external client management, as appropriate, by acting as point of contact to effectively manage client and LRQA relationships.
- Collate and communicate customer feedback to relevant parties seeking improvements to processes and customer service.
- Undertake and maintain personal authorisations. Follow up on training plans. Pursue continuous professional development.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.
About you
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Must have completed secondary education, relevant apprenticeship or equivalent. For direct entrant, likely to possess relevant Batchelor’s degree from a recognised University, or equivalent.
- Shall have appropriate trade/technical/vocational qualifications/certification, if not a graduate. Shall possess job-specific certifications e.g. ASME, PED, etc. and relevant working experience to demonstrate good awareness of the relevant specialist requirements, knowledge and application.
- Technical competencies to be assessed within the authorisations’ framework – supervised at this level
- Proficiency in English language commensurate with the work (both written and verbal)
- Competent in MS Office suite of software
- Effective interpersonal skills
Diversity and inclusion at LRQA
We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.
LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future.
Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!
