Product Assessor at Element Materials Technology

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Engineering, Fire Resistance Testing, Project Management, Communication Skills, Technical Assessment, Standards Development, Customer Care, Knowledge Development, Engineering Reports, Passive Fire Protection, Test Programmes, Building Materials, Materials Science, Product Certification, Fire-Related Product Development, Technical Drawings

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Element has an opportunity for the role of a Technical Engineer - Fire Resistance 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 Be able to judge the relevance and impact of fire resistance test data, in order to 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 to 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 to represent the company, as appropriate, on nominated standards, sector group and trade association committees and on other public platforms Assisting 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 Suitably project manage your workload from enquiry through to delivery of the scope of works, whilst managing customer expectations and ensuring high levels of customer care Skills / Qualifications Exposure within a TIC business undertaking work in either fire resistance testing and/or assessment/certification work is preferred, however 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 Ideally educated to minimum BSc/BEng level standard or higher, with an engineering/construction related degree or through relevant industry experience Ideally a Professional membership with an engineering institution, preferably the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), as well as recognition by the Engineering Council at EngTech or above is ideal although not essential Able to read and understand technical drawings, design codes and product standards plus handle a varied workload This role is working from home, but ideally we would want suitable applicants being close to either our High Wycombe, Warrington or London locations Benefits of working at Element 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400 #LI-DG1 To apply please email derek.grist@element.com Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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Responsibilities

The role involves preparing technical engineering reports related to passive fire protection products and advising customers based on fire resistance test data. Additionally, the candidate will lead scope analysis and test programmes while contributing to the development of standards.