Certification Project Engineer Assurance · Watford ·

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. Your role at BRE The Certification Project Engineer will manage the full lifecycle of security product approval projects, coordinating testing, evaluation and certification activities in line with relevant standards. The role involves working closely with clients and stakeholders, developing test plans, supporting BRE’s approval schemes and contributing to the growth of the security certification portfolio. Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end certification projects for security products, including quoting, planning, scheduling and producing test plans. Oversee delivery of testing, evaluation and certification activities in line with national, international and BRE’s own LPS standards. Liaise with specifiers, end users and stakeholders throughout the approval process. Support the development and maintenance of LPS standards and LPCB approval schemes. Contribute to the growth of BRE’s security certification business, including participation in industry events and exhibitions. Coordinate project progress to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets. What we are looking for Strong understanding of testing, certification and accreditation processes for security products. Experience working with security technologies, product evaluation and related technical requirements. Knowledge of quality management systems and factory production control, including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. Proven project management capability with the ability to coordinate multiple technical tasks. Skilled in data analysis and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications. A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to travel as needed and manage certification activities independently. 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 Life assurance – 4x your basic salary Enhanced maternity package Enhanced maternity package Health & Wellbeing HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more Onsite facilities 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 BRE Employee Benefits (link removed). Work Location Options Hybrid – During the initial period there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will spend a substantial percentage of time with the team and will gradually transition to being able to conduct more work remotely as they develop their knowledge and experience. This will typically be anything from 1‑2 times per week in our Watford office. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr