Certification Engineer

Certification Engineer Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business. Everything starts with passion. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work are united that we can shape the future together. Whatever your heart’s desire, you will find a wide range of departments and disciplines across the world where you can share your professional passion with us. Your new role

• Managing the end-to-end process of GB Whole Vehicle Type Approval applications.
• Verifying the validity of said approvals for the relevant regulations and maintain this through to end of production.
• Monitor end of series for derogation in both the UK and IE where appropriate.
• Remain up to date and provide advise at an expert level on relevant regulations specific to the UK and IE markets, including emission regulations.
• Liaise with central BMW departments, production plants and governance on matters relating to relevant regulations.
• Support local projects and specialist sales with matters relating to relevant regulations.
• To maintain own industry knowledge of emerging vehicle technology and impact on vehicle regulations.
• To actively participate in industry working groups relating to vehicle regulations and type approval.
• To develop collaboration skills when working with central and local departments to ensure the requirements of the UK and Ireland customers are best met.
• Make recommendations for improvement of relevant processes within the scope of responsibility as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• BTEC or equivalent in general business administration.
• BTEC Diploma or National Certificate in Automobile Engineering or NVQ Level 4 or 3 equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of the legal aspects of EU vehicle construction & environmental standards, and/or vehicle type approval.
• Expert knowledge of the legal aspects of vehicle registration.
• Motor industry experience.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Must be able to communicate, negotiate and present effectively.
• High degree of accuracy in data handling skills.
• Knowledge of BMW Retailer Process

What you'll get in return The business core values are integral to their corporate culture and guide their actions and decisions. These values include: Openness – Embracing change and new opportunities, learning from mistakes and acting with integrity, Responsibility – Making consistent decisions and committing to them personally, fostering trust and effective teamwork. Appreciation – Reflecting on actions, respecting each other, offering clear feedback and celebrating success Transparency –Acknowledging concerns and identifying inconsistencies constructively Trust – Relying on each other to act swiftly and achieve goals Diversity – Valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance innovation and competitiveness Compensation We offer a competitive hourly wage plus an annual performance-related bonus. You will receive a generous annual leave up to 35 days which is inclusive of bank holidays. There’s free on-site parking available and you’ll have access to a subsidised restaurant. We offer hybrid working where employees split their time between working remotely (often from home) and working in the office Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy is centered around creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects differences. The company promotes diversity through various initiatives and has integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into its HR strategy1. Key aspects of policy include: Promoting equal opportunities in recruitment and personnel development Ensuring protection against discrimination and fostering respect in everyday business Encouraging a diverse workforce to enhance competitiveness, effectiveness and innovation Supporting five dimensions of diversity: gender, age and experience, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation and identify and cultural background What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.