Technical Officer (Fire Resistance)

Technical Officer (Fire Resistance) - £30,000

The Role:
- Liaising with clients to ensure that their testing requirements are fully met.
- Defining test programmes and producing quotations.
- Liaising with technical surveyors to ensure sufficient information has been provided to enable a survey to be conducted.
- Conducting tests in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate test standard and approved procedures.
- Working with departments across site including taking responsibility during the test of technician teams.
- Provide training to other colleagues when required.
- Any other duties in line with the role.

Responsibilities

Liaising with clients to ensure that their testing requirements are fully met; Defining test programmes and producing quotations; Liaising with technical surveyors to ensure sufficient information has been provided to enable a survey to be conducted; Conducting tests in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate test standard and approved procedures; Working with departments across site including taking responsibility during the test of technician teams; Provide training to other colleagues when required; Any other duties in line with the role

Requirements

Ability to read and understand instructions, procedures, and published standards; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Good analytical and mathematical skills; IT literate - capable of using all the software required to perform tasks effectively with minimum guidance; Ability to read and understand clients' technical drawings; An understanding of health & safety; Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines; High level of communication skills (customer liaison); Detail conscious, high awareness of the importance of getting the facts right; Demonstrated commitment to impartiality, integrity, and ethical conduct; Results orientated with consistent high quality of work; Team player able to work collaboratively; Self-motivated with strong drive; Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Knowledge of the specific risks involved and the technical aspects of the construction process; Proficiency in BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories; One of the following: HND or higher in engineering or scientific discipline; Experience as a technician at a fire test laboratory for a minimum of two years; Experience as a technical surveyor at a fire test laboratory for a minimum of one year

Nice to have

Knowledge of testing, fire, mechanical, smoke and/or thermal performance of construction products; Knowledge of the specific risks involved and the technical aspects of the construction process; Proficiency in BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories; Experience with project management of complex testing programmes

Benefits

Comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs; Flexible working arrangements (office-based, remote, or hybrid); Opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects; Career path flexibility across multiple disciplines