Technical Adviser - Passive Fire

A leading specialist in passive fire protection is seeking a hands on, proactive Technical Adviser to support high quality passive fire compliance across a diverse project portfolio. The company is growing sustainably, investing heavily in its people and creating strong progression pathways.

They now require a Technical Adviser with solid passive fire knowledge, clear communication skills and the willingness to get stuck into day to day project support.

This is an excellent moment to join the company. The technical function is expanding and the successful Technical Adviser will have genuine scope to broaden their responsibilities and influence. You'll work closely with the Senior Technical Manager, support operational teams and play a central role in driving passive fire protection standards across the business.

The Technical Adviser will enjoy a varied role that mixes on site engagement, technical reviews, problem solving and operational support. You will analyse QA and audit data to spot trends and help shape future technical processes.

This requires someone comfortable using both technical judgement and practical understanding a Technical Adviser who can speak confidently with site teams, supervisors, contracts managers and senior stakeholders.

As the business continues to grow, the successful Technical Adviser will have the opportunity to evolve their position, influence best practice and play a meaningful part in the development of internal training and procedures.

• Supporting sites and operational teams with technical guidance and compliance
• Reviewing drawings, fire separation lines, compartmentation, cavity barriers and fire stopping requirements
• Preparing desktop and on site audits and assisting with close outs
• Producing toolbox talks and internal training content
• Liaising with manufacturers and reviewing certification and technical Documentation

The successful Technical Adviser will bring strong passive fire knowledge, the confidence to work closely with site and office teams, and the practical mindset needed to identify issues and guide projects back to compliance. You'll be someone who can communicate clearly, solve problems quickly and support a growing technical function.

• Solid understanding of passive fire, fire stopping, compartmentation and fire doors
• Able to identify non compliance and offer clear, proportionate solutions
• Confident reviewing drawings, fire separation lines, cavity barriers and escape routes
• Comfortable using QA and audit data to spot trends and support continual improvement
• Hands on experience alongside technical knowledge, able to speak confidently with different teams
• Practical, solutions led approach with strong communication skills
• Experience delivering compartmentation surveys and/or fire door inspections
• Recognised PFP qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3)

• £48,000 - £54,000 (DOE)
• Company car or generous car allowance
• Paid Health Plan membership for you and family
• Annual bonus + annual pay rise
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown (additional paid leave)
• Birthday off + option to purchase extra leave
• Extremely strong CPD support and internal training opportunities
• Endless supply of tea and coffee

If you are a passive fire or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James .

Reference LB21561

Passive Fire Technical Adviser / Passive Fire Protection / Fire Stopping / Fire Doors / ASFP / IFE / Building Safety Act / Compartmentation Surveys / Fire Safety