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At BRE, we don’t just set standards, we help shape the future of the built environment. Our Fire, Detection and Extinguishing (FDET) team sits at the forefront of product certification, working with industry-leading manufacturers to ensure safety, innovation and trust across the global construction sector. We’re now looking for a Senior Certification Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-profile certification projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to combine technical expertise, project leadership and stakeholder management within a respected, purpose-driven organisation, where your work genuinely makes a difference.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage a team of Certification Project Managers, coordinating workloads, priorities and delivery timelines
Manage product approval and certification projects from initial enquiry through to final approval and sign-off
Plan, schedule, and allocate work across internal and external laboratories to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Prepare, review and verify quotations, test programmes, technical approval files and test reports
Carry out technical assessments to confirm compliance with applicable certification schemes and regulatory frameworks
Act as account manager for a portfolio of clients, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
Liaise with internal teams, laboratories, approval bodies and accreditation organisations to ensure effective project delivery
Ensure certification activities are delivered in line with quality management systems, impartiality requirements and accreditation standards
Contribute to the continuous improvement of certification processes, governance and operational efficiency
Requirements:
Proven experience managing certification and product approval projects within a regulated or accredited environment
Strong understanding of certification, testing and compliance frameworks, including ISO 17065 and ISO 9001
Experience working within UKAS-accredited or equivalent certification schemes
Sound technical knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, ideally within safety-critical or regulated products
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from enquiry through to approval and certification
Experience coordinating work across internal teams and external laboratories
Capability to review, verify and manage technical documentation, test programmes and approval files
Experience overseeing workloads, priorities and delivery across a project team
Strong stakeholder and client management capability, with clear and effective communication
Understanding of certification governance, impartiality requirements and quality management systems
A methodical, structured approach with a focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement
What we offer:
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