Global Fire Approvals Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Clitheroe seeks an experienced professional to manage the Global Fire portfolio certifications. Responsibilities include leading a team, conducting fire test assessments, and ensuring high-quality output. Candidates must possess a degree in Chemistry, Structural, or Fire Engineering and have 5-10 years of PFP experience. Strong knowledge of intumescent coatings and passive fire protection testing is essential. This role requires managing projects and providing technical support to customers, with potential travel involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of PFP Experience.
• Experience of managing/supervising technical personnel or leading projects.
• Proven track record of commercial delivery.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute allocated project work within agreed deadlines.
• Manage a small team to maintain global assessments and approvals.
• Conduct fire test data assessments and certification activities.
• Create fire test packages to support new product development.
• Present results and advise the business on testing and regulatory challenges.
• Support technical assistance for internal/external customers.
• Represent the Company at test laboratories and industry committees.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Intumescent coatings knowledge

Passive fire protection testing

Education

BSc/BEng Chemistry / Structural / Fire Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

Manage all aspects of the Global Fire portfolio Certification assessments and approvals. Lead a team to maintain all relevant certifications by region and support R&D teams with assessment support.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute allocated project work within agreed deadlines, in accordance with procedures, test methods, assessment requirements and certification.
• Manage a small team to maintain global assessments, approvals and the Global certification and assessments portfolio for the SW PFP range, including employee performance, coaching, training and development.
• Conduct fire test data assessments, optimisation and certification activities to global standards (BS, EN, UL, ISO, AS), including R&D investigations into certification updates and changes.
• Create fire test packages in line with required fire test standards to support new product development and data extension programmes for the PFP portfolio.
• Present results, develop conclusions and propose further work, while advising the business through the Fire Strategy Group on global testing, assessment and regulatory challenges.
• Support the Fire Estimation and Engineering Team and internal/external customers with technical assistance, customer enquiries, competitor data management and maintenance of FIRETEX loading tables in the FDE portal.
• Represent the Company at test laboratories, industry committees and customer sites, including extended travel to support R&D projects, and support knowledge transfer across Sherwin-Williams.
• Ensure effective communication, high‑quality output, consistent standards of excellence, and a proactive approach to H&S and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Formal Education:
  • BSc/BEng Chemistry / Structural / Fire Engineering Degree
• Knowledge & Experience:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Minimum of 5‑10 years PFP Experience
  • Experience of managing/supervising technical personnel or leading projects.
  • Proven track record of commercial delivery.
  • Ability to interact with customers (Internal and External).
  • High level of intumescent coatings knowledge (Essential).
  • Experience of passive fire protection testing, assessments and certification (Essential).

EEO Statement

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.