Approvals Engineer

About the Organisation

A long‑established specialist engineering manufacturer operating across multiple UK production sites is seeking an Approvals Engineer to support compliance activities for a diverse portfolio of engineered products. The organisation serves a wide range of sectors including industrial, commercial, and technical applications, with a strong reputation for durability, safety, and high‑quality engineering.

The company's philosophy centres on designing and manufacturing robust, reliable products that combine modern engineering practices with strength, innovation, and ease of maintenance.

About the Role

The Approvals Engineer will lead and manage the organisation's legal compliance programme, focusing on global safety standards, engineering directives, and product certification requirements. You will act as the internal technical authority on legislation, supporting engineering and quality teams to ensure all products meet regulatory requirements across all sites. This role requires someone who can interpret complex regulations, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Database Management - Maintain an up‑to‑date product compliance database aligned with business needs.
• Regulatory Awareness - Keep current with global compliance regulations and directives relevant to specialist engineered products.
• External Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact for external compliance matters.
• Documentation Accuracy - Ensure all product documentation meets relevant directives and standards.
• Certification Management - Submit new certification requests, manage extensions, and oversee cessation of production where required.
• Approval Maintenance - Ensure existing approvals remain compliant with evolving requirements.
• Design Compliance Support - Participate in new product design reviews to ensure certification readiness.
• Conformity of Production - Own documentation and processes to maintain CoP compliance across all sites.
• Global Registration Support - Assist with registration of new and used products worldwide.
• Non‑Compliance Escalation - Advise senior management on compliance risks or issues.
• Regulatory Monitoring - Track and communicate upcoming regulatory changes.
• BMS Updates - Ensure compliance‑related content within the Business Management System is current.
• Legislation Guidance - Advise on country‑specific legislation for current and future sales territories.

What We're Looking For

• Growth Mindset - Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of the role.
• Team Collaboration - Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work closely with engineering and quality teams.
• Hands‑On Approach - Practical mindset with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Urgency & Delivery - Works with pace and commitment to meet agreed targets.
• Communication Skills - Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• IT Competence - Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Curiosity & Initiative - Willing to ask questions, seek clarity, and embrace new challenges.
• Timekeeping - Reliable and punctual.
• Commitment - Willing to go above and beyond to achieve goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths, and Science/Physics (Grade B or above). Relevant experience may substitute formal qualifications.
• Previous experience in an Approvals or Compliance Engineering role, ideally within specialist engineering, commercial vehicles, or related technical industries.

Desirable experience includes

• Strong understanding of:
  • Conformity of Production (CoP)
  • Whole Vehicle or Product Type Approvals
  • Component Approvals
  • Regulatory standards such as CE/UKCA, RoHS, REACH

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