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Are you passionate about fire safety and innovation in the electrical industry? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real impact? We are seeking a dedicated Certification Project Manager specialising in fire rated cables to lead critical projects that ensure compliance and safety standards are met. In this pivotal role, you will not only drive project timelines and deliverables but also play a key part in advancing our mission to provide superior fire-resistant solutions. If you’re ready to elevate your career and contribute to ground-breaking initiatives, we want to hear from you!

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Your role at BRE

We are currently seeking an energetic and organised individual to join our team as a Certification Project Manager. You will work closely with the Fire Safety and Security team to:

• Project management of the product approvals process – front facing customers
• Scoping new projects and preparing quotations
• Conducting detailed technical evaluations from initial enquiry to final project sign off
• Compiling and verifying test programmes and technical approval files, reviewing client technical product documentation
• Ensuring compliance with the LPCB schemes, Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and other applicable schemes as appropriate.
• Account manager for a group of clients, ensuring all clients are kept up to date on project progress
• Liaison with internal departments, customers, approval agencies and accreditation bodies
• Working closely with relevant colleagues to ensure tasks are prioritised and delivered in accordance with senior management direction
• Preparing and reviewing test report from internal laboratories
• Supporting client to gain compliance as needed.
• Solving type approval process and test issues
• Assisting with customer enquiries and providing day to day support for customers

Your profile

Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:

Essential

• Basic understanding of engineering principles (ideally holding a recognised qualification)
• Proven project management experience delivering projects on-time to customer specifications within the testing and certification environment
• Experience of product testing or evaluation work
• Excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills
• Analytical ability, clarity of thought and attention to detail
• Demonstrate experience of interacting with customers competently at all levels
• The ability to build and maintain good customer relations
• Be fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and databases
• Broad experience of working with several clients and products
• Sound understanding of ISO 17065 as applicable, and certification
• Sound knowledge of the Management System Standards (ISO 9001) as applicable
• Broad experience of reviewing the scope of the application and checking against the specifications as applicable to confirm that the team has the required knowledge and understanding of the industry sector and any applicable regulatory requirements to undertake the assessment
• Sound knowledge of the requirements of the UKCA/CE as applicable, and as further described in specific criteria where available
• Excellent understanding of what constitutes conflicts of interest and how to manage them
• Excellent understanding of impartiality and how to safeguard it

Desirable

• A good understanding of the certification/approvals process
• Experience with System approval
• Experience working in UKAS accredited certification environment
• Knowledge within fire rated cables

BRE benefits

We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.

25 days annual leave.

Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package.

HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more.

Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including at-cost EV charging points.

Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time.

Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development.

Your application

We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers.

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