Test Engineer in Newtownabbey

Overview

CSR (NI) Ltd • Newtownabbey, County Antrim • Permanent • £30,000 – £40,000 per annum

Fire Testing Engineer – Build a Career That Makes Buildings Safer

Are you from a mechanical or trades background seeking a role that offers excellent pension contribution (7%), healthcare and other benefits. What if your engineering skills didn\’t just deliver projects… but protected lives?

Here the company tests the materials and systems that stand between fire and failure. As a global, science-led organisation operating across multiple countries, we influence fire safety standards used worldwide. And now, we\’re looking for a Fire Testing Engineer to grow with us.

This is not a desk-bound graduate role. It\’s a hands-on, technically grounded position that gives you direct exposure to full-scale fire resistance testing, real construction products, and industry-leading experts — with a clear development pathway into a Project Leader role.

Why work for us?

• Work for a respected multinational shaping global fire safety
• Be part of world-class testing and research facilities
• Structured training designed to accelerate your technical career
• Purpose-driven work that genuinely makes buildings safer
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and specialists across the sector

The Role

You\’ll support the preparation, execution and reporting of fire resistance tests to UK and European standards. You\’ll work in live test environments, contribute to technical reports, liaise with project leaders and clients, and build the practical expertise needed to take ownership of projects over time.

Who This Suits

Someone with a science, engineering or construction background who enjoys practical work, values precision, and wants more than “just a job”. Curiosity, organisation and a willingness to learn matter more than prior fire testing experience.

If you\’re looking for a role with purpose, progression and global impact, this is where your career gets tested — and proven.

Skills

• Construction
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Technician