Senior Assessor – Rail Assurance

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Business:

Industrial Services

Position type:

Full Time

Contract type:

Permanent Employee

Job ID:

7116

Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

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.

What we offer

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.

About you

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.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.