Senior Assessor – Rail Assurance
Job Summary
The Role
DNV is expanding its European Rail Centre of Competence and is seeking an experienced Senior Assessor to support independent railway assurance and conformity assessment activities across Europe. The role focuses on helping clients demonstrate compliance manage safety risks and achieve assurance in complex rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver independent assessment and assurance services for railway infrastructure rolling stock signaling and systems integration projects.
- Review technical documentation safety evidence compliance records and engineering submissions against applicable standards and regulations.
- Prepare assessment reports findings recommendations and certification documentation.
- Engage with clients operators infrastructure managers assessment bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Support proposal development tender submissions and customer presentations.
- Mentor junior assessors and contribute to competence development within the Rail Centre of Competence.
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect at DNV
- Opportunity to work on complex and innovative rail projects across Europe.
- Exposure to leading rail operators manufacturers and infrastructure stakeholders.
- Collaboration with a global network of technical experts and industry specialists.
- Professional development within a growing European Rail Centre of Competence.
- A supportive and high-performing environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement are valued.
Success in the Role
You will deliver high-quality independent assessments provide trusted technical judgement support business growth and contribute to building DNVs reputation as a leading rail assurance partner.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years experience in railway metro or tram systems.
- At least 5 years experience in railway safety assurance independent assessment certification verification & validation or safety-critical engineering.
- Strong knowledge of European railway regulations and conformity assessment activities (AsBo NoBo DeBo ISA).
- Proven experience applying CENELEC standards (EN 50126 EN 50128/EN 50716 EN 50129) and RAMS principles.
- Experience leading assurance activities on complex multidisciplinary rail projects.
- Professional registration Chartered Engineer status or relevant safety certification is desirable.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical judgement and analytical skills.
- Collaborative proactive and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international environments.
- Strong influencing communication and stakeholder management skills.
Languages
- Spanish: Fluent / Native.
- English: Intermediate to Advanced.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.