Head of Fire Testing

Etex; More; Hybrid; GBP 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Group, the parent of Promat, seeks a Head of Fire Testing to lead and optimise fire testing globally. You will align testing strategy with commercial priorities, improve efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market.

Based in Europe with flexibility for Belgium, Germany, France or UK, the role requires leading a distributed team, managing internal and external partners, and driving continuous improvement across testing operations.

Qualifications

• Proved experience in fire testing, certification or related engineering.
• Strong technical communication with regulators and internal teams.
• Strategic thinking with ability to prioritise testing by commercial impact.
• Proven leadership in a distributed environment.
• Business acumen to balance cost, value and market needs.
• Ability to build and leverage internal and external networks.
• Hands-on mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through faster, targeted fire testing strategies.
• Lead and optimise 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.
• Provide leadership to a global, distributed team.

Skills

Fire testing

Technical communication

Strategic thinking

Distributed leadership

Cost management

Networking

Continuous improvement

Data management

Job description

Location: Tisselt, BE Ratingen, DE Avignon, FR

We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Fire Testing for Promat.

Promat is a leading global brand in passive fire protection, delivering high-performance products and systems that safeguard lives and buildings. As part of the Etex Group, Promat combines technical expertise with innovation to meet the highest safety and regulatory standards worldwide.

Location: Tisselt, Belgium or Germany, France or the UK. Hybrid basis with regular travel.

About The Role

We are seeking a Head of Fire Testing to lead and optimise all fire testing activities for the Promat brand globally. In this role, you will maximise the return on testing investments by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating time-to-market.

You will align fire testing strategy with commercial priorities, ensuring the right tests are delivered at the right time to support growth, compliance, and expansion into new markets.

You will lead fire testing and certification teams, manage internal and external partnerships, and drive continuous improvement across all testing operations. Fire testing is a critical enabler of Promat’s success, supporting regulatory compliance and sustaining growth within the passive fire protection sector.

What You’ll Do

• Drive revenue growth through faster, more targeted fire testing strategies
• Lead and optimise 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 and direction to a global, distributed team

What You’ll Need

• Proved experience in fire testing, certification, or related engineering fields.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise testing based on commercial impact
• Proven leadership and coaching experience within a distributed environment
• Strong business acumen to balance cost, value, and market needs
• Ability to build and leverage internal and external networks
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and data management skills

Why join us?

• Etex strong purpose ‘Building better together’ shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work