Element has an opportunity for a Graduate / Trainee Technical Engineer to join our growing team. This role can be based from either our High Wycombe or Warrington facility. You will be involved in undertaking the analysis of results from fire resistance testing and the production of product assessments and classification reports. A technical mindset with great organisation, project management, commercial awareness / understanding and communication skills are essential for this role.

This is a great opportunity to develop your Technical & Certification career within a Global Testing, Inspection and Certification business.

• Help with and progress to writing robust technical engineering reports in relation to passive fire protection product sectors 
• Be able to judge the relevance and impact of primary and secondary supporting fire and non-fire data in order to provide advice based on customer needs and produce technical assessments and classification reports, EXAP Reports, European Technical Assessments, third-party Certification for fire safety products and constructions
• Plan test programmes in liaison with clients and the relevant testing departments once competency has been developed
• Continuously develop knowledge in National, European and International Standards and Specifications relating to fire safety, and in specialist product areas
• Work with manager, colleagues and team to increase knowledge of role and standards and the service provided by all; put effort into improving technical and decision-making skills for self and the team
• Aim to suitably project manage enquiries from enquiry through to delivery of the scope of works. Manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of customer care

• Educated to degree standard, in either a science or engineering subject or 4+ years fire testing / PFPF assessment experience 
• Analytical & inquisitive in nature and strong problem-solving skills
• Technically focused
• Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety
• Methodical and highly organised: capable of meeting deadlines
• Able to make informed decisions and confidence to stand by / justify these decisions
• Presentation skills
• Flexibility to travel to other sites / customer locations when necessary 
• Ideally a Full UK Driving Licence
• UK Right To Work, with no restrictions
• Work experience in a fire related industry is preferable but not mandatory

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% / 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

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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

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.

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.