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As an LPS 1048 Scheme Auditor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity and success of the LPCB sprinkler certification scheme across the UK and Ireland. You’ll work closely with contractors, reviewing designs, visiting sites and carrying out technical audits to ensure compliance with LPC rules and industry standards.
This is a varied role combining technical assessment, client engagement, and project oversight. You’ll manage your own workload, balance site and desk-based activities and contribute to the ongoing development of the scheme and its services.
Your role at BRE
Plan and carry out technical surveillance audits across certified sprinkler contractors
Review system designs and verify compliance through detailed assessments
Conduct site inspections to ensure installations meet required standards
Record audit findings accurately and produce high-quality reports
Review and assess responses to any non-conformances within agreed timeframes
Support certification decisions by recommending approvals, additional audits, or suspensions where needed
Represent the business professionally when engaging with clients and stakeholders
Contribute to team activities, including audit support, service improvements, and new customer development
What we are looking for
Strong experience within the commercial sprinkler industry (design, installation, service, or management)
In-depth knowledge of LPC Sprinkler Rules and relevant sprinkler standards
Good technical understanding of sprinkler systems and associated equipment
Awareness of residential and domestic sprinkler applications
LPCB or BAFSA sprinkler qualifications (or willingness to work towards them)
Excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Well-organised, methodical, and able to manage your own workload effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships
Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
Willingness to travel as required
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Career Development
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (Once per quarter).
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
