Fire Resistance Opportunities at BRE

At BRE, our Fire Protection team plays a leading role in testing, certifying, and advancing products and systems that help protect people, buildings, and infrastructure. As demand for fire resistance and large-scale fire testing continues to grow, we are looking to speak with talented fire resistance professionals who want to be part of one of the UK's leading fire testing and research organisations.

Whether your background is in fire testing, engineering, laboratory operations, project management, technical reporting, or client-facing technical services, we offer exciting opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports safety, innovation, and industry standards.

Working from our Watford site, you'll join a collaborative team delivering a diverse range of fire resistance and large-scale testing programmes for clients across the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Potential roles at BRE

As part of our growing Fire Protection team, you'll contribute to the planning, delivery, and development of fire resistance testing projects, helping to ensure products and systems meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Depending on your experience and level, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting or leading fire resistance and large-scale fire testing projects

• Planning and carrying out testing activities in accordance with relevant standards and procedures

• Producing and reviewing technical reports and test documentation

• Managing client relationships and providing technical guidance throughout projects

• Coordinating laboratory activities to ensure efficient project delivery

• Contributing to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives

• Supporting the development of new testing capabilities and services

• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with colleagues across the team

• Promoting high standards of health, safety, quality, and operational excellence

• Representing BRE at industry events, technical forums, and client meetings

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Fire resistance testing

• Large-scale fire testing

• Laboratory or technical testing environments

• Product testing, certification, or assurance services

• Technical project delivery and project management

• Technical reporting and standards compliance

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• A strong technical understanding of fire testing principles and methodologies

• Experience working within a laboratory, testing, engineering, or related technical environment

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

• The ability to manage priorities and work effectively across multiple projects

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• A commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence

• Experience working with relevant British, European, or international testing standards (desirable)

• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems (desirable)

• Relevant scientific, or technical qualifications, or equivalent industry experience

Why Join BRE?

By joining BRE, you'll contribute to work that has a direct impact on improving fire safety across the built environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading testing programmes, develop your technical expertise, and be part of a team that is recognised for its innovation, integrity, and commitment to safety.

Whether you're an experienced fire testing professional looking for your next challenge or someone seeking to develop your career within fire resistance testing, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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.

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.