Fire Protection Engineer

Sherwin-Williams; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the protective coatings industry is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide specialist advice and estimates for passive fire protection. This role involves supporting the global sales team and requires effective communication skills and technical proficiency in engineering principles. With opportunities for career growth and a strong focus on work-life balance, this position is ideally suited for candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Strong focus on work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Cash Plan medical benefits

Career growth opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning

Inclusive wellbeing and mental health programs

Support for diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in construction or related fields.
• Experience as site engineer, steel designer, or QS/Estimator preferred.
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Estimate paint thickness and quantities for fire protection.
• Coordinate with technical services for project specifications.
• Learn to use relevant software for estimating.

Skills

Communication

Client Interaction

Estimating

Quantification

Education

B.E. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Tekla

PDS/PSMS

Microsoft Office

3D BIM Software

Job description

In the role of a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide specialist engineering advice and interpret customer requirements for passive fire protection to produce estimates of FIRETEX product and specification requirements.

You will excel in effective communication, offering advice and estimates to customers, the sales team, and tracking projects to assist "Team Sherwin" in converting estimates to orders. You will build a reputation for service excellence that generates additional inquiries globally.

This role is primarily office-based but can consider remote working.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry experience in construction, steel fabrication, steel drawings, engineering, steel erection, steel design and fabrication, MEP engineering, architecture, passive fire protection, or intumescent coatings.
• Experience as a site engineer, steel designer, engineering designer, R&D, quantity surveyor (QS/Estimator), or steel drawing checker is preferable.
• Experience with CAD, Tekla, PDS/PSMS, Microsoft Office, or any 3D BIM software is preferable.
• B.E. in Civil (desirable) or Mechanical engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings, with a broad understanding of structural steelwork and general engineering principles.
• Confidence in communicating with clients via telephone or email to gather technical information for project quantification.
• Ability to advise customers on engineering solutions, including fire-engineered solutions, with training.
• Ability to quantify steelwork materials in a listed format is a benefit.
• Basic knowledge of paint technology, especially regarding FIRETEX products, and understanding of passive fire protection principles is desirable.

What We Can Offer

• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Cash Plan medical benefits
• Career growth in a global, innovative company
• Leadership in protective coatings industry
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
• Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and diversity programs
• Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Support the global sales team by estimating paint thickness and quantity required for fire protection of steel buildings.
• Coordinate with the technical services team to understand specifications and select appropriate products for projects.
• Learn to use software such as FDE, AutoCAD, Planswift, and Tekla.
• Gain knowledge of steel structures, cellulosic and hydrocarbon fire, and fire engineering principles.