QA Inspector / Technical Assistant - Passive Fire

Job Title: QA Inspector / Technical Assistant Location: Essex Salary: >£50,000 + Package

We are please to be working with this market leader in Passive Fire Protection who for over 30 years, have delivered trusted, high-quality fire protection services across the healthcare, commercial, residential, education, student accommodation, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. They pride themselves on getting it right first time, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and delivering work to the highest standards.

What You'll Do

Quality Assurance

Carry out QA checks on fire compartmentation installations in line with internal procedures, manufacturer instructions, certification body requirements, and industry guidance. Assist with external certification body compliance processes and audits, including FIRAS requirements. Provide technical information to operations teams, including specific installation details and best-practice guidance under the direction of the Technical Consultant. Assist with the preparation of O&M manuals for issue to clients at project completion.

Technical Assistance

Assess installer technical competence, identifying, overseeing, and signing off improvement processes where required. Deliver training and on-site technical briefings to installation teams to strengthen knowledge and support awareness of current and newly developed solutions and guidance. Carry out pre-commencement site audits to advise on products and solutions suitable for site and client requirements. Assist the Quality Assurance Technician and Technical Consultant in producing passive fire protection project-specific designs by selecting suitable products to meet performance requirements. Adopt best working practices to maintain adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and accreditations, while supporting compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.

General Responsibilities

Communicate quality standards clearly and professionally to clients. Participate in relevant internal and external meetings as required. Identify and complete job-related training and development needs.What You'll Bring

Essential

Minimum A-Level education, or equivalent/higher qualification. Experience in a similar role. Ideally 3+ years' experience within the firestopping industry. Basic understanding of internal fit-out systems or MEPH. Confident communication skills, including the ability to lead smaller client meetings. Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach.

Desirable

Passive Fire Protection experience. Design Management exposure. IFE Level 2 qualification. CSCS card. Experience with field tools and digital recording platforms such as Onetrace and Bolster. Experience with CDEs, such as Aconex or Viewpoint. Familiarity with BIM/model viewer tools such as Dalux, Navisworks, Revizto, or Autodesk Forma