Technical Manager - Passive Fire

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fire Door and Passive Fire Protection Technical Manager to provide technical leadership and support in delivering high-quality passive fire protection solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in passive fire protection, hands-on QA experience, and strong knowledge of building regulations. This role offers a salary range of £50,000 - £70,000 with flexible/hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire protection and fire door compliance.
• Hands-on QA experience on live sites.
• Familiarity with certification standards (e.g., IFC, BM Trada) and ISO frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and fire safety.
• Effective communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for internal teams.
• Support product/system specification from tender to completion.
• Maintain and audit certifications and accreditations.
• Deliver internal training on regulations and installation methods.
• Approve material specifications for compliance and compatibility.
• Represent the company in technical meetings.

Skills

Passive fire protection knowledge

Compliance communication

Quality assurance

Effective communication

Job description

Job Title: Fire Door and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Technical Manager

Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Head Office in Essex)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (Dependent on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

This senior technical role supports the delivery of high-quality passive fire protection solutions, including fire door installation, compartmentation, firestopping, and structural steel protection. The Technical Manager will ensure compliance, provide technical leadership, and support operational teams across varied projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Act as the primary technical contact for internal teams.
  • Promote clarity and accuracy in compliance communications.
• Surveying & Documentation
  • Support product/system specification from tender to completion.
  • Validate technical documentation and compliance advice.
• Quality Assurance
  • Maintain and audit certifications and accreditations.
  • Lead site audits and set standards for installation quality.
• Training & Development
  • Deliver internal training on regulations and installation methods.
  • Upskill staff across surveying, operations, and project management.
• Product & Installation Validation
  • Approve material specifications for compliance and compatibility.
  • Identify risks and propose proactive solutions.
• Client & Supplier Engagement
  • Represent the company in technical meetings.
  • Build trust through practical, standards-driven advice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in passive fire protection and fire door compliance.
• Hands-on QA experience on live sites.
• Familiarity with certification standards (e.g., IFC, BM Trada) and ISO frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and fire safety.
• Effective communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Preferred: Background in carpentry or joinery, especially with fire door installation or inspection experience.