Technical Auditor - Passive Fire

Howells Solutions Limited; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor is seeking a Technical Auditor for Passive Fire Protection in Essex (Hybrid). You will conduct audits on installations, ensuring compliance with standards and producing professional reports. The ideal candidate has proven experience in passive fire protection and strong technical skills. Join a reputable firm dedicated to safety and quality in various sectors, including healthcare and commercial. A competitive salary and full-time permanent contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within passive fire protection or fire safety inspection/auditing.
• Strong technical understanding of PFP systems and installation methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits of passive fire protection installations.
• Produce accurate audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Assess compliance against relevant standards and specifications.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and guidance.

Skills

Passive fire protection experience

Technical understanding of PFP systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Job description

Job Title: Technical Auditor - Passive Fire Protection

Location: Essex - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship.

This role is critical in ensuring that passive fire protection (PFP) systems are installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with current legislation, third-party certification schemes, and recognised industry standards.

You will carry out technical audits across a variety of sectors, supporting quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement within passive fire protection works.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits of passive fire protection installations, including fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation
• Assess compliance against relevant standards, manufacturer specifications, and certification scheme requirements
• Produce clear, accurate, and professional audit reports with findings, evidence, and recommendations
• Identify non-conformances and work with contractors and internal teams to support corrective actions
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, and best practice within passive fire protection

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience within passive fire protection, fire stopping, or fire safety inspection/auditing
• Strong technical understanding of PFP systems and installation methods
• Familiarity with relevant standards, guidance, and third-party certification schemes
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports
• Confident communicator with a professional and objective approach

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Third-party accreditation or auditor training within fire protection or construction quality
• Background in site inspection, quality assurance, or compliance auditing
• Experience auditing under recognised fire protection schemes
• Knowledge of building regulations and fire safety legislation