Specifications and Compliance Expert UK

Rft; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European technology firm in the UK is looking for a Specifications & Compliance Expert to strengthen its team. This role involves ensuring compliance with fire and smoke safety systems in pre-tender designs while collaborating with consultants and architects. The ideal candidate should have technical fluency in relevant standards and a strong network within the UK & Ireland sectors.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven network within the M&E consultant and architectural community in the UK & Ireland.
• Strong understanding of CE and UK standards such as EN 13501-4.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted specification authority for M&E consultants.
• Grow the specification pipeline in alignment with the sales pipeline.
• Serve as an industry thought-leader on standards and compliance.

Skills

Technical fluency in fire and smoke control dampers

Confident communicator

Collaborative team player

Job description

Thanks to continuous R&D investments, Rf-Technologies is recognised as market leader in Europe and holds numerous patents in its sector. In recent years, we have built a network of distribution partners in all countries of Europe and North Africa. Our products protect numerous public buildings (hospitals, hotels, commercial centres, etc.) in some 30 countries. Rf-Technologies is a dynamic family business, with its decision-making centre in the Oosterzele region (Belgium), which is achieving healthy annual growth. In order to continue this positive trend in the future, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic Specifications & Compliance Expert in the UK to strengthen our team.

Responsibilities

To act as the trusted specification authority for M&E consultants, contractors, and architects, ensuring Rf-Technologies’ fire and smoke safety systems — including controls — are designed in at the pre-tender stage through persistent engagement and expert technical insight.

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities:

• Securing specifications of Rf-Technologies fire dampers, smoke control dampers, and related controls in pre-tender designs.
• Growing the specification pipeline in alignment with the Rf-Technologies sales pipeline, formalised and tracked via RfT’s CRM.
• Maximising Rf-Technologies’ visibility and influence through the NBS platform within the design and architect community.
• Acting as the voice of the customer for new or emerging market and product developments, providing timely expert input to the RfT product development team.
• Serving as an industry and internal thought-leader on standards, compliance, and innovation, reinforcing Rf-Technologies as the trusted authority.

Qualifications

Essential Character Set:

• Trustworthy
• Persistent and result-driven
• Collaborative team player

Essential Knowledge & Expertise:

• Technical fluency in fire and smoke control dampers and control systems, with a strong understanding of CE and UK standards (e.g. EN 13501-4, EN 1366-10, EN 1366-2, DW 145).
• Proven and active network within the M&E consultant and architectural community in the UK & Ireland.
• Confident communicator in both verbal and written formats — able to deliver focused presentations (e.g. CPDs), respond to specification queries, and contribute to technical materials.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across internal teams and influence without relying on hierarchical authority.

Our offer

• Attractive remuneration package