Passive Fire Protection Technical Consultant

Passive Fire Protection Technical Consultant

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Passive Fire Protection Technical Consultant to join a growing, highly regarded fire protection and compliance team. This is a preconstruction role combining technical consultancy with estimating, offering the chance to work on complex, high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction (PCSA Periods)

Provide expert technical guidance on passive fire protection systems, including fire stopping, fire doors, penetration seals, linear gap seals, cavity barriers and structural fire protection (intumescent coatings, boards and encasement systems)

Interpret and apply relevant standards and legislation, including Building Regulations, Approved Document B, and BS and EN standards

Review drawings, specifications and method statements for compliance with fire safety and structural fire resistance requirements

Assess fire resistance requirements for steel, concrete and composite structures in line with approved fire strategies

Carry out technical assessments and surveys on existing and new-build projects

Arrange testing where required

Support compliance with third-party accreditation schemes (e.g. FIRAS, ASFP)

Consultancy and Advisory

Produce technical reports, compliance statements and project-specific recommendations

Provide product and system selection advice aligned with fire strategies and structural fire ratings

Support value engineering while maintaining compliance, performance and durability

Assist with technical training for internal teams and clients, particularly on structural and passive fire protection systems

Digital Design and Modelling

Use Tekla Structures to review, interrogate and coordinate models for passive and structural fire protection requirements

Provide costs for intumescent estimation and elemental analysis, using FIRETEX Design Estimator, Steel-Clad and HEET

Identify interfaces, clashes and buildability issues relating to fire protection in structural models

Support coordination with structural engineers, steelwork contractors and fire engineers using BIM workflows

Contribute to accurate as-built fire protection records using digital models where required under Regulation 38

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven experience in passive fire protection or fire safety consultancy

Strong knowledge of structural fire protection systems and fire resistance ratings

Practical experience reviewing or working with BIM models

Excellent understanding of UK fire regulations and standards

Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings

Strong report-writing and stakeholder communication skills

Required Qualifications

Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. ASFP Level 2/3, IFE, or a fire safety or structural fire engineering background)

Experience on complex or high-risk buildings (e.g. high-rise, infrastructure, commercial developments)

Familiarity with BIM Level 2 processes and digital handover requirements

Familiarity with Navisworks, BIM and ACC platforms

Knowledge of third-party certification and inspection regimes

Personal Attributes

Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to safety, accuracy and compliance

Analytical and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach

Comfortable working independently across multiple projects

High professional integrity and ethical standards