Technical & Compliance Manager - Passive Fire

An established and growing passive fire protection contractor is looking to appoint a Technical & Compliance Manager to take ownership of technical standards, quality assurance, and compliance across the business. This is a key, hands-on role at the centre of operations — acting as the go-to for all technical matters, supporting delivery teams, shaping processes, and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance from specification through to installation and sign-off, while also contributing to team development and overall business performance. Key responsibilities * Acting as the technical lead across the business, supporting internal teams and clients * Overseeing quality assurance across live and completed projects * Managing and maintaining industry accreditations (e.g. IFC, ISO, CHAS) * Conducting site audits, inspections, and certification sign-offs * Ensuring all materials and systems are correctly specified and compliant * Delivering training and upskilling across survey and site teams * Managing and developing the surveying and consultancy function * Line management of senior survey staff and supporting team growth * Liaising with clients and supply chain on technical and compliance matters What we're looking for * Strong background in passive fire protection (fire doors, fire stopping, or both) * Experience in a technical, compliance, or QA-focused role * Solid understanding of industry standards, test data, and accreditation schemes * Ability to communicate technical information clearly across teams and clients * Leadership or management experience within a technical function * A proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and standards This opportunity offers a business-critical role with real influence across operations, where you’ll play a key part in shaping technical standards, compliance, and quality across the organisation. You’ll be joining a company that is actively investing in technical excellence and growth, with the chance to lead and develop a key function while benefiting from ongoing training and progression. With a flexible, hybrid working structure and strong support from leadership, this role provides genuine scope to make an operational impact while building a long-term career as the business continues to expand