Senior Certification Scientist/Engineer - Insulation

• We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining the British Board of Agrément.
• The BBA is looking to hire a Senior Certification Scientist/Engineer to join our Insulation team, within our Client Delivery department.

About Us:

• The British Board of Agrément (BBA) provides services that help clients create accountability and mitigate risk.
• Through extensive research, auditing, inspection, testing and certification, we help to instil confidence in the entire Construction product supply chain.
• With a 50-year legacy as a trusted certification body, the BBA develops long-term partnerships with clients, assisting in the innovation and development of products and services, enabling continued commercial growth in both the UK and Global marketplaces, while remaining reassuringly impartial.
• As a for-profit organisation Limited by Guarantee, the BBA looks to reinvest in the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About You:

• We’re looking for a candidate that is excited about excellence and playing a critical part in the business’ focus on serving our customers better.
• You are comfortable working in a structured environment, with the agility to adapt when necessary.
• You can work independently, and as part of a team and confident to suggest improvements to work more efficiently.

Role Purpose:

• The Senior Certification Engineer role main purpose is to plan, co-ordinate and carry out assessments of construction products and systems.
• You will be managing multiple projects where you will be expected to prepare contract offers and estimates for the assessment of various types of construction products and systems related to the structural engineering field of work.
• You will be required to research and investigate aspects of construction product/system performance, work as part of a team contributing to team and individual targets and objectives and regularly converse with clients ensuring you maintain good quality and standards at all times.
• You are also expected to collaborate, share knowledge, assisting the Principal Certification Engineer and other senior colleagues in developing new schemes/services and policies, guiding and mentoring junior colleagues, and review assessment work of junior colleagues to ensure the tasks are completed accurately.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Contract Preparation and Planning Duties:

• Scope assessment proposals, ensuring that they are proportionate and realistic for the work to be done and that they are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Plan allocated assessments and produce, maintain, and update detailed work programmes.
• Draft Certificates, reports, and letters seek and take due regard of comments thereon and arrange production of documents for publication.
• Review the reports and draft certificates prepared by junior colleagues and guide them on how to best carry out such work

Product Assessment and Research Duties

• Skilled in or willing to learn to carry out U values (thermal transmittance) calculations, condensation risk analysis, thermal modelling, and cold bridging assessment, and ensure effective completeness of works.
• Skilled in insulation production and installation in various areas of the building i.e. inverted/warm roofs, walls, and floors.
• Knowledge about windows and doors (Fenestration) installation and thermal assessments is an additional advantage.
• Research and investigate aspects of construction product/system performance as required.
• Assess the fitness for the purpose of construction products and systems within contract periods and price estimates.
• Coordinate all work and activities involved in assessments, including subcontracting work, e.g., testing and inspection of production, thermal modelling and calculations.
• Ensure that satisfactory information and data are available for the timely progress and completion of assessments.
• Carry out Certificate maintenance tasks, such as assessment of factory surveillance reports, as required.
• Monitor progress on allocated work and adjust priorities as required.
• Seek information and clarification from others as required, e.g., BBA Test, the potential.
• Ensure that work is carried out with integrity, objectively and without fear or favour in accordance with all relevant BBA policies and procedures.
• Follow the company procedure to carry out and conclude assessments, ensuring proper job management with regard to other involved departments.
  

Client Contact and Service Delivery

• Ensure that BBA policies and procedures are explained and understood.
• Keep clients updated on the progress of project and contract preparations on a regular basis.
• Attend and holding client meetings as and when required.
• Raise, explain and resolve without delay with clients, sub-contractors or others as appropriate any problems or concerns about products/systems under assessment or for which contracts have been requested.

Maintain Effective Communication

• Maintain and promote effective communication both internally and externally.
• Work as part of the Team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives.
• Contribute to the technical and business development of the department/team.
• Understand and ‘buy-in’ to Department/Team business plans.
• Commercially aware and understand the importance of good client relations.

Other Duties

• Participate in new initiatives and changes to facilitate improved service delivery.
• Maintain quality and standards at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply advanced technical concepts applicable to certification matters.
• Able to guide colleagues in technical matters.
• Deliver the required productivity levels whilst maintaining a professional and courteous service.
• Provide information and advice on the range of services provided by the BBA.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation, regulations and technical documentation that apply to the work accordingly.
• Maintain professional competence by attending training courses and updating skills as and when required.
• Attend relevant BBA/Committee meetings as and when required.
• Covers the duties/responsibilities of team members when required.
  

What we offer:

We believe that our strength lies in our people; that’s why we invest heavily in them through providing training to maintain and develop the skills of all our teams, enabling us to serve our clients better.

Because of this we offer a total reward package of a competitive salary and employee benefits, including:

• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
• Health care cash plan scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme – with up to 6 counselling sessions
• Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles opportunity to work from home (Most roles eligible to apply for the Hybrid Homeworking Scheme for up to 3 days a week following completion of induction.

We’re a social group and when we’re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible.