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Are you passionate about safety, innovation, and engineering excellence? At BRE, we're at the forefront of building a safer world, and we’re looking for a Certification Project Engineer to ignite the future of fire suppression systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring life-saving technologies meet the highest standards, working with industry leaders and cutting-edge developments in fire protection. If you're driven by purpose, precision, and the power of compliance — this could be your next big move.

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BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

We are currently seeking a graduate in engineering or physical science background, or a technically skilled individual with demonstrated management and organisational abilities, to join our Suppression Fire Protection Certification Team on a permanent, full-time basis. The team is responsible for certifying a variety of fire suppression products and systems, including hose reels, sprinklers, and fixed fire extinguishing systems, which are utilised throughout the built environment. Our team collaborates with clients both in the UK and internationally.

The role responsibilities:

• Deliver certification technical reviews for suppression fire protection certification schemes (LPCB and Regulatory), in accordance with ISO 17065 requirements.

• Manage and deliver all aspects of projects; from initial enquiries and quotation, through testing and on to completion of project.

• Conduct detailed technical review of data against the requirements of LPCB schemes, Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and UK Conformity Assessments (UKCA).

• Manage customers through their certification application journey with regular technical reviews to ensure continuous progress.

• Manage work in-line with the BRE Global safety, environmental, management and quality systems, and liaise with internal departments, as required.

• Participate in internal audits and UKAS audits.

• Work closely with relevant colleagues to ensure tasks are prioritised and delivered in accordance with customer and management expectations.

• Attain and maintain competencies.

Your profile

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a Physical Science-related field.
• Strong understanding of technical standards (e.g. BS, EN, ISO) for products and quality systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills and keen observational abilities.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in product testing or evaluation.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality when working with clients and colleagues.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Desirable:

• Background in manufacturing.
• Experience in auditing and certification approval processes.
• Knowledge of fire suppression product testing and/or certification.
• Familiarity with UKAS-accredited certification bodies.

BRE Benefits

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

25 days annual leave (inc. three for Christmas)

Flexible hybrid working options

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave packages

Retail discounts and cash back offers

HealthShield – 24/7 virtual GP and counselling, medical cash plan for dental care etc.

Health and wellbeing events

Onsite restaurant

Onsite parking inc. at cost EV charging points

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution

Pensions advice

Colleague appreciation award scheme offering cash vouchers of £150

Employee referral scheme (£1,000)

Professional membership reimbursement

Access to our digital learning platform containing thousands of courses, videos and books

Access to our BRE Academy courses

Options to take on high-level qualifications such as degrees and masters

Leadership development opportunities at multiple stages in your career

Regular coaching conversations with your manager to support your development

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