Global Head of Fire Testing & Certification

Etex; Breendonk; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Promat, part of the Etex Group, is seeking a Head of Fire Testing to lead and optimise all fire testing activities globally. You will align testing strategy with commercial priorities, drive efficiency and reduce costs while accelerating time-to-market for products and systems.

In this role you will manage internal and external testing partnerships, direct a distributed team, and ensure regulatory compliance across markets. Hybrid working with regular travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Proved experience in fire testing, certification, or related engineering fields.
• Strong technical communication with regulatory bodies.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with ability to prioritise testing by commercial impact.
• Proven leadership in a distributed environment.
• Strong business acumen to balance cost, value and market needs.
• Ability to build internal and external networks.
• Hands-on mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through faster, targeted fire testing strategies.
• Lead and optimize global fire testing planning and execution.
• Manage internal facilities and external testing partnerships.
• Identify and prioritise testing needs aligned with commercial strategy.
• Support innovation in new applications and emerging markets.
• Improve efficiency, cost control and time-to-market across testing activities.
• Provide leadership to a global, distributed team.

Skills

Fire testing

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

Promat, part of the Etex Group, is seeking a Head of Fire Testing to lead and optimise all fire testing activities globally. You will align testing strategy with commercial priorities, drive efficiency and reduce costs while accelerating time-to-market for products and systems.

In this role you will manage internal and external testing partnerships, direct a distributed team, and ensure regulatory compliance across markets. Hybrid working with regular travel is expected.