Certification Scheme Manager

Bre

The Role

Overview

Manage certification projects for passive fire protection products, ensuring compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • technical review
  • workload management
  • test scheduling
  • certification management
  • audit support
  • client liaison

Tasks

-Conduct technical reviews and assessments against LPCB schemes, UKCA, and Construction Products Regulation requirements. -Prioritise and manage workloads to meet project deadlines and organisational objectives. -Develop and maintain test schedules, reviewing technical data and documentation for accuracy and compliance. -Manage certification projects from initial enquiry to the issue of certificates, approval specifications, and scope documents. -Support internal and external audits to maintain compliance with ISO 17065 and BRE quality standards. -Liaise with internal teams, clients, approval agencies, and accreditation bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.

Requirements

  • passive fire
  • lpcb
  • ukca
  • iso 9001
  • product testing
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Experience working with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders in a technical or project-focused environment. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. -Organisational skills to plan and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and objectives. -Willingness to travel occasionally, within the UK and internationally. -Technical competence in Passive Fire Protection and understanding of relevant product standards, regulations, and certification schemes (LPCB, UKCA, CPR). -Experience in product testing, evaluation, and certification processes, including reviewing technical data and documentation. -Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships. -Knowledge of management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

-Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform -Professional membership reimbursement -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 -Life assurance – 4x your basic salary -Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution -Enhanced maternity package

The Company

About Bre

-It reinvests profits to advance science-led solutions for buildings and infrastructure worldwide. -It created the renowned BREEAM standard, certifying sustainable performance in buildings across the globe. -Its testing, inspection and certification services span from product components to entire structures, underpinning safety and efficiency. -BRE Academy delivers rigorous training on topics like energy, net-zero sustainability, fire safety and security. -A standout feature is the BRE Science Park, where full-scale demonstration buildings and cutting-edge testing facilities bring innovation to life. -Its work includes high-profile sustainability projects, such as certifying IKEA Greenwich’s planet-positive store.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government