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.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
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 DNV's reputation as a leading rail assurance partner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's 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.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.