Make your mark at BRE!
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.
About The Role
As a Certification Project Manager, you will take ownership of product certification and approval projects, guiding customers through the process from initial enquiry to final approval. Acting as the main point of contact for your clients, you will coordinate activities across laboratories, technical specialists and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly. This diverse role involves reviewing technical information, preparing quotations and test programmes, monitoring project progress, supporting customers through compliance requirements and ensuring high standards of service throughout the certification journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage certification and product approval projects from enquiry through to completion.
- Act as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong and trusted relationships.
- Review technical documentation and support the assessment of products against relevant certification requirements.
- Prepare project quotations, schedules and approval documentation.
- Coordinate testing activities with internal laboratories and technical teams.
- Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
- Review test reports and ensure certification files are accurate and complete.
- Support customers in understanding and achieving compliance requirements.
- Work collaboratively with approval bodies, accreditation organisations and internal colleagues to resolve issues and keep projects on track.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can combine excellent project‑management skills with a strong customer focus and an interest in working within a technical and regulated environment.
You Will Ideally Have
- Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong customer‑facing experience and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Confidence reviewing detailed technical or compliance‑related documentation.
- A proactive and solution‑focused approach to problem solving.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- Experience within certification, testing, compliance, quality assurance, engineering or a similar technical environment would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of product certification schemes, fire safety products or regulated industries would be beneficial but is not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Pension scheme – 5% employer‑matched contribution.
- Life assurance – 4x your basic salary.
- Enhanced maternity package.
- 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.
- Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform.
- Professional membership reimbursement.
Work Location Options
Hybrid – You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in person 1–2 times per week.
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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