Product Assessor in Warrington

Element has an opportunity for the role of a Product Assessor to join our growing team. The role will involve undertaking the analysis of results from fire resistance testing and the production of product assessments. A technical mindset with great organisation, project management, commercial and communication skills are essential characteristics for this role. This is a great opportunity to develop your Technical & Certification career within a Global Testing, Inspection and Certification business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare robust technical engineering reports in relation to passive fire protection product sectors such as fire doors, fire stopping, partitions.
• Judge relevance and impact of fire resistance test data and provide advice based on customer needs, and produce technical assessment and classification reports, European Technical Assessments and third‑party Certification.
• Plan and lead scope analysis & test programmes.
• Continuously develop knowledge (CPD) personally and within the team in National, European and International Standards.
• Help develop and drive the team and business strategies to ensure we maintain our technical integrity in everything we do.
• Lead and contribute to the development of standards and represent the company on nominated standards, sector group and trade association committees and on other public platforms.
• Assist in the development of the department.
• Work with manager, colleagues and team to increase knowledge of role and standards and the service provided by all.
• Project manage workload from enquiry through to delivery of the scope of works, whilst managing customer expectations and ensuring high levels of customer care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Exposure within a TIC business undertaking work in fire resistance testing and/or assessment/certification is preferred; exposure within any fire industry, building materials, materials science, product installation, engineering, construction, product certification, fire‑related product development or a similar technical industry would be advantageous.
• Minimum BSc/BEng level standard or higher, with an engineering/construction related degree or relevant industry experience.
• Professional membership with an engineering institution, preferably the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE); recognition by the Engineering Council at EngTech or above is ideal, although not essential.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, design codes and product standards, plus handle a varied workload.
• Hybrid working: ideally applicants located close to High Wycombe, Warrington or London.

Employment & Business Context

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses worldwide, operating from 270 sites across 30 countries with over 9,000 employees. We are committed to making tomorrow safer than today through rigorous testing, regulatory approvals and market access support.

Equal Opportunity

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work‑related criteria and without regard for age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with applicable governing laws.