Assistant Technical Consultant – Passive Fire Protection

Howells Solutions Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an Assistant Technical Consultant to support passive fire protection projects in Essex. You will review drawings, coordinate with design teams, and maintain key project records to ensure smooth delivery.

The role supports estimators and installation teams with technical guidance, liaising with clients and site personnel to resolve routine issues while upholding quality standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-Level education (or higher).
• 2+ years in Passive Fire Protection or related field preferred.
• Good understanding of internal fit-out systems and firestopping.
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge in passive fire protection.
• Strong communication skills for client meetings and coordination.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Consultant with project-specific fire protection requirements by reviewing drawings and specs.
• Support client and contractor design teams at RIBA stages by resolving missing or conflicting information.
• Enter and maintain penetration schedules, firestopping matrices and project records.
• Provide technical information to estimating, operations and installation teams.
• Liaise with clients, manufacturers and site teams to resolve routine queries.
• Contribute to quality assurance checks and maintain records for handover.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Client meetings

Proactive approach

Education

A-Level education

Tools

Dalux

Navisworks

Revisto

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an Assistant Technical Consultant to support passive fire protection projects in Essex. You will review drawings, coordinate with design teams, and maintain key project records to ensure smooth delivery.

The role supports estimators and installation teams with technical guidance, liaising with clients and site personnel to resolve routine issues while upholding quality standards and safety requirements.