Lab Manager - Cable Testing

Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable

BRE is the world’s leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the 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 built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

We are currently seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team as a Lab Manager. Some of the essential duties in this role will include:

• Delivery of new and updated test methods within agreed timeframes as required by the market and our customer base. 
• H&S managed in relation to the laboratory test facilities, regularly liaising with the bre health and safety group as appropriate.
• Ensure that risk and method statements are regularly reviewed for all testing activities.  
• Providing ongoing training to lab staff with the responsibility of training and competency records to ensure skills and knowledge are kept up to date. 
• Delivery of customer testing projects on time within agreed budgets. 
• Delivery of financial targets being met, within agreed costs and maintaining required profitability. 
• Calibration and maintenance programs are managed effectively and equipment is fully operational. 
• Positive scoring within bre sei scorecards against wider company results. 
• Demonstrable ability to act within the bre purpose and values. 
• Representation of the business at various trade shows, exhibitions, seminars, standards and directive committee meetings. 
• Maintaining UKAS accreditation for all testing services. 
• Participation in policy reviews, efficiency improvements and driving the implementation of change.

Your profile

Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:

• Experience and understanding of cable testing.
• Experience working within a testing laboratory (ISO17025 accredited or similar) 
• Experience managing teams/ projects focused on customer delivery.  
• Strong ability to understand/ interpret technical requirements specified in product standards.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively lead a team, delegate tasks, motivate team members and identify any potential issues and propose swift resolutions. 
• Experienced in managing external supplier relationships ensuring agreed SLAs are adhered to. 
• Verifying test programs, technical evaluation files and quotations ensuring technical rigor for all projects. 
• Analytical ability, clarity of thought and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and communication skills. 
• The ability to build and maintain good customer relationships. 
• Be fully conversant with Microsoft Word, excel, outlook and databases. 
• Experience working in a UKAS-accredited certification environment.  
• Keen eye for detail, ensuring testing, test plans and other critical information are not overlooked.

BRE benefits

We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.

25 days annual leave.

Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package. 

HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more.

Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including at-cost EV charging points.

Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time.

Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development. 

Your application

We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers.