About Express NVQ

Experienced construction assessment. Practical qualifications. Professional support.

Who We Are

Express NVQ is the trading name of Brilliant Contractor Ltd, providing construction qualification and assessment services for tradespeople, supervisors and managers.

Our approach is built around practical industry experience and a clear understanding of construction occupational standards. We aim to make the assessment process straightforward, professional and suitable for candidates working on active construction projects.

Whether you work independently, for a subcontractor or for a major construction company, we help you understand the qualification requirements, identify suitable evidence and plan your assessment.

Stoycho Mihaylov, Head of Centre and Construction NVQ Assessor

Meet Your Assessor

Stoycho Mihaylov

Head of Centre & Construction NVQ Assessor

Stoycho has been assessing construction qualifications since 2017, working with experienced tradespeople, site supervisors and construction managers across different construction sectors.

His assessment experience covers occupational qualifications at Levels 1, 2, 3 and 6, including trade competence, occupational supervision and construction management.

Having worked with candidates from different professional backgrounds, he understands the importance of explaining assessment requirements clearly while maintaining the qualification standards.

Stoycho speaks English, Bulgarian, Russian, Macedonian and Serbian. Any additional language support must comply with the relevant awarding-body requirements.

Industry Experience

Construction assessment experience across different trades, commercial projects, residential developments and management roles.

Practical Assessment

Workplace observation, occupational evidence and professional discussion, using the assessment methods permitted by each qualification.

Clear Course Prices

Transparent qualification fees, straightforward information and clear explanations of what is included before enrolment.

Professional Affiliation

Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)

Stoycho Mihaylov joined CIPHE as an Affiliate in January 2024. This is an individual professional affiliation, separate from the approval or accreditation of Express NVQ as an assessment centre.

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Find the Right Qualification

Looking for a construction NVQ or professional qualification? Contact Express NVQ to discuss your occupation, experience and assessment requirements.

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