Job Description

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Make an Impact?
We're on the lookout for an exceptional Certification Scheme Manager to drive the success of our Fire Suppression team here at BRE. This is your chance to take the reins of a dynamic and growing department, helping us deliver world-class solutions that make buildings - and the people in them - safer every single day. If you're passionate about operational excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love leading talented teams to new heights, we want to hear from you!
Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!
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
As a Certification Scheme Manager in our Fire Suppression department at BRE, you will play a vital role in managing and delivering industry-leading certification services for fire suppression products and systems. You will oversee the full certification lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations, while providing expert guidance to clients throughout the process. Your key responsibilities will include:
Delivering certification technical reviews for fire suppression certification schemes (LPCB and Regulatory), in accordance with ISO 17065 requirements.
Managing and delivering all aspects of certification projects - from initial enquiry and quotation through product testing to final project completion.
Conducting detailed technical reviews of product data against LPCB scheme requirements, the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), and UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) requirements.
Managing client relationships and guiding customers through their certification application journey, ensuring regular technical reviews and continuous project progress.
Developing well-structured project proposals and quotations aligned with client needs and deadlines.
Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
Representing BRE and the LPCB brand at client meetings, industry seminars, and conferences as a trusted expert and ambassador for our certification work.
Managing project work in compliance with BRE Global's safety, environmental, management, and quality systems; liaising with internal departments as needed.
Participating in internal audits and external UKAS audits to maintain accreditation and support continual improvement.
Collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to prioritise tasks and meet both customer and management expectations.
Attaining and maintaining necessary technical competencies to support the delivery of high-quality certification services.
Your profile
We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Certification Scheme Manager with the following attributes and qualifications:
Essential

• Technical qualifications, e.g. degree level or equivalent in an Engineering or Science related subject.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical standards for product and quality systems, e.g. BS, EN or ISO standards.
• Problem solving abilities and good observational skills.
• Analytical ability, clarity of thought and attention to detail.
• Experience of product testing or evaluation work.
• Project management experience delivering projects with the ability to multi-task.
• Organisational, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients and colleagues whilst maintaining the required level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact competently at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain good customer relations.

Desirable

• Manufacturing experience.
• Auditing experience.
• Understanding of certification approval processes.
• Experience within fire suppression product testing and/or certification industry.
• Experience working with UKAS and accredited certification.
• Ideally located locally to BRE Global Garston, Watford (largely office-based work).

*Whilst the location of the role is office based, there will be flexibility to work from home on an ad-hoc basis after training.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance - 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme - Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities - Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development - Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit:
Work Location Options
Hybrid - This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in person.
Our Recruitment Process
Online Assessment
Shortly after you apply (within approximately 10 minutes), you'll receive a link to complete an online assessment. This takes around 20 minutes and helps us better understand your skills and suitability.
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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