Job Title:  Electrical Certification Engineer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 37hrs p/w (Hybrid or Remote)

About the role

BSI have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Certification Engineer to be based at either one of our testing labs in Loughborough or Hemel Hempstead.

Reporting to the Testing Team Manager, you will be playing a pivotal role by working closely with our testing team and our clients, where you will be responsible for the effective management and development of a portfolio of Certification Schemes within the Electrical stream (EMC and IECEE CB Schemes), delivering high-quality, “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving commercial targets.

Responsibilities:

The Certification Engineer plans, prioritises and supervises his/her own work to ensure:

• All certification applications are processed timely and effectively.

• Technical reports are reviewed.

• Certification recommendations are made.

• Delivery of projects.

• Project plans are maintained accurately so as to ensure business finances are accurately reflected and accurate forecasts of revenue are provided as required by the Certification Team Manager.

• Where required represents BSI’s interests with external bodies (e.g. standards committees and notified body working groups) as required.

• Proactively identifies new and/or amended product standards/directives and ensures BSI’s certification schemes are kept up to date and relevant to current market needs.

• Works closely with the Sales Team, clients and test laboratories (BSI and external providers) to assess client enquiries and develop appropriate programmes to allow quotations for new certification projects to be prepared.

• Proactively develops and maintain excellent relationships with current and potential clients.

• May act as account manager for several key clients..

• Global travel where required to support business development growth and client certification requirements.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Detailed knowledge on a range of International, European or British Standards and/or other relevant documents and procedures (as relevant to specific post).

• Expert knowledge of relevant product-related legislation and European Directives.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical subject.

• Knowledge of the quality requirements detailed in relative international good-practice documents (such as EN 45011 or ISO Guide 65).

• Experience of EMC Compliance Testing/Directives and/or IECEE CB Schemes would be a major advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience, including clients with limited technical knowledge and clients who do not use English as a first language.

• Customer focussed and solution orientated.

• Excellent organisation and planning skills.

• Familiarity with office IT systems and their application to commercial and technical processes.

• Experience in monitoring budgets and maintaining cost control.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of Pension, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Private Healthcare, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and many more!

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!