Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection)

Description:

Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection)

Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package and excellent development opportunities

About the Role

Are you looking to develop your technical career within construction and Passive Fire Protection (PFP)?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical team and build specialist knowledge in passive fire protection across a range of construction projects. You'll work alongside experienced technical and fire protection professionals, supporting project teams, developing your technical skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

The role offers a clear pathway for progression, with training, professional development and opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

Assist with project-specific passive fire protection requirements by reviewing drawings, specifications, service information and firestopping details.
Support design and project teams at relevant RIBA stages by identifying missing, conflicting or incomplete information and raising technical queries with appropriate guidance.
Prepare and maintain penetration schedules, firestopping matrices, trackers, client information sheets and other project documentation.
Help identify suitable manufacturer-tested firestopping systems and products for review and approval.
Provide technical information to estimating, operations and installation teams, including installation details, manufacturer references, marked-up drawings and relevant best-practice guidance.
Liaise with clients, manufacturers, site teams and other project stakeholders to obtain information and assist with resolving routine technical queries.
Support the Technical Consultant with day-to-day project and technical requirements.

Quality Assurance

Assist with quality checks of proposed and installed fire compartmentation works against manufacturer requirements, project specifications and internal procedures.
Support technical briefings and provide information to installation teams to help ensure works are completed in accordance with the appropriate tested systems.
Identify, record and escalate variations, defects, non-compliances and remedial requirements that may affect firestopping systems.
Support site inspections and maintain accurate records, including schedules, notes, photographs and supporting evidence.
Maintain accurate and revision-controlled project records for handover and Golden Thread requirements.
Follow company procedures and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety and environmental compliance.

General Responsibilities

Communicate quality and technical requirements to clients and project teams where appropriate.
Attend internal and external meetings and provide updates on project progress.
Complete relevant training, CPD and professional development activities.
Support continuous improvement across technical processes and project delivery.
Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the role.

About You

Essential Requirements

Minimum A-Level education or equivalent.
Ideally, at least two years' experience within the Passive Fire Protection sector.
A basic understanding of internal fit-out systems, MEPH and/or firestopping.
Genuine interest in developing a career within Passive Fire Protection.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to contribute to or lead smaller client meetings.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical, operational and project teams.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

Previous experience in Passive Fire Protection.
Exposure to design management or construction design processes.
IFE Level 2 qualification.
CSCS card.
Experience working with Common Data Environments (CDEs), such as Aconex or Viewpoint.
Familiarity with BIM and model-viewing software, including Dalux, Navisworks, Revisto or Autodesk Forma.

What We Offer

A structured development pathway into specialist Passive Fire Protection and technical positions.
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including support towards recognised industry qualifications.
Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects.
The opportunity to work alongside experienced technical and fire protection professionals.
A collaborative, supportive and knowledge-sharing working environment.
Opportunities to develop client-facing experience and take on increasing responsibility.
A competitive salary and benefits package that supports your professional progression.

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance
Private healthcare
Profit-sharing bonus
Free parking

The Opportunity

If you're technically minded, detail-focused and keen to establish or develop a career in Passive Fire Protection, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain specialist experience, work on varied construction projects and progress within the technical side of the industry