Certification Project Manager

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'll 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'll coordinate activities across laboratories, technical specialists and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly.

This is a diverse role where no two projects are the same. You'll review technical information, prepare quotations and test programmes, monitor project progress, support customers through compliance requirements and ensure 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.

This role would suit a project coordinator, project manager, certification specialist, compliance professional or technically minded account manager looking to develop their career within a respected and purpose-driven organisation.

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: BRE Employee Benefits

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 (1-2 times per week).

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

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.

Department

Assurance - Fire Safety & Security

Locations

Watford

Remote status

Hybrid

Yearly salary

£38,000 - £43,000

About BRE

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.