Passive Fire Protection Technical Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Passive Fire Protection Technical Lead for the Oxford EIT campus. The role involves managing fire safety engineering, collaborating with teams to develop and implement PFP solutions. You'll lead projects aimed at improving safety standards and ensuring compliance, enhancing your career in a critical field.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a background in architecture, structural, MEP, quality, or construction.
• A passion for learning and development in fire safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage PFP for services penetrations and ensure compliance with fire strategies.
• Facilitate design development for standardized PFP solutions and coordinate with design teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to mitigate risks and manage quality checks.

Skills

Fire engineering

Technical planning

Team management

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Client:

Laing O'Rourke

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to lead at the forefront of fire safety engineering, working on some of the UK's most prestigious projects?

Do you have a technical background and a genuine interest in passive fire protection?

Then Crown House Technologies, our in-house MEP Engineering business, could be the perfect place for you. We are currently seeking a PFP technical leader to join the team on the Oxford EIT campus. At CHt, you'll become an integral member of an innovative, industry-leading team, working on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding projects in the construction industry. We are committed to your growth, offering extensive training, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) plays a crucial role in building safety, bridging architecture, structure, and MEP services. It requires meticulous planning and collaboration across design and construction, and we're leading the way in how we approach PFP.

We're looking for a PFP Technical Leader/Manager/Engineer to join our team and ensure that PFP elements are carefully integrated from the outset of every project. You'll work alongside our expert fire team, setting projects up for success while shaping the future of fire protection in construction.

What We're Looking For:

• Technically-minded, quality-focused individuals with an interest in fire engineering and an understanding of how materials react to fire.
• Open to candidates from architectural, structural, MEP, quality, or construction backgrounds.
• A passion for learning, development, and progression in a rapidly growing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

General : Manage PFP for services penetrations and building fabric, contributing to risk and opportunity registers, and ensuring compliance with fire strategies. Lead knowledge sharing across teams and ensure PFP systems meet mandatory requirements.

Design : Facilitate design development for standardised PFP solutions, ensuring coordination with the design team and compliance with fire strategies. Review test data and specifications, managing PFP component selection and documentation.

Delivery : Collaborate with project teams to mitigate risks, manage assurance inspections, and ensure robust quality checks. Oversee the handover process to ensure smooth client transitions.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to shape a key area of fire safety in the construction industry, with ample opportunities for career growth and innovation. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!