Assessment Manager - Rail and Rolling Stock

Assessment Manager – Rail Sector
Remote, UK-based | Extensive UK travel required

A respected organization in the accreditation and conformity assessment sector is seeking a skilled and experienced Assessment Manager to join its Rail team. This role focuses on overseeing clients involved in the conformity assessment of rail-based products and activities such as independent safety assessments and Common Safety Method (CSM) risk evaluation assessments across key sub-systems, including rolling stock, energy, infrastructure, and signalling.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of product and process compliance systems in the rail sector.

• Familiarity with relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17020, and ISO/IEC 17025.

• A customer-centric mindset with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience in auditing or assessment at an organizational level.

• A degree in a related discipline is desirable, and professional registration (e.g. Engineering Council) is preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience in a relevant area will also be considered.

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-driven professional with direct experience in rail systems or rolling stock to contribute to the integrity and safety of the rail industry through robust assessment practices.

As an Assessment Manager, you will:

• Serve as the primary contact for client organizations.

• Plan and coordinate assessments from end to end.

• Select and lead assessment teams.

• Define the assessment approach.

• Compile reports and ensure accurate project documentation.

• Manage each project through to completion with diligence and professionalism.

Additional Information:

• This is a home-based position involving frequent travel within the UK, including regular overnight stays.

• A meaningful opportunity to work in the public interest and support high safety and compliance standards across the rail industry.