Technical Advisor – Fire Protection

Description

Technical Advisor – Fire Protection (Construction / Technical Sales)

Nantwich, Cheshire | Full-time

This is not a typical sales role — and that’s exactly why people enjoy it.

At Quelfire, we operate at the intersection of construction, building safety, and passive fire protection, helping clients make the right decisions — not just the easy ones.

With increasing regulation — including Gateway 2 submissions — and a major shift toward design-led construction, the demand for accurate, responsible technical advice is growing rapidly across the UK construction industry.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a client-facing Technical Advisor to join our team in Nantwich, supporting clients across a range of projects and helping us maintain our reputation for doing things properly.

The Role

This is a client-facing Technical Advisor position within the construction and fire protection sector, combining:

Technical support

Client relationship management

Consultative technical sales support

You’ll work closely with architects, contractors, and design teams, providing guidance on passive fire protection systems, supporting specification decisions, and ensuring compliance with building safety standards.

This is a values-led role — focused on providing the right solution, not making a sale at any cost.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted technical advisor within the construction industry

Handle inbound enquiries, delivering clear technical support and advice

Support Gateway 2 submissions and building safety compliance

Build relationships with:

Architects

Contractors

Design & specification teams

Attend meetings (Teams, site visits, office-based)

Support projects fromearly design and specification through to installation

Provide technical sales support, identifying opportunities without hard selling

Promote best practice in passive fire protection and building safety

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

Background in construction, building products, fire protection, or similar sectors (ideal)

OR experience in:

Technical support

Technical sales

Internal sales (technical)

Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly

Strong organisational and communication skills

Good ITproficiency

Mindset (Key to Success)

A consultative, values-led approach

Focused on doing the right thing for the client

Strong communicator who builds trust

Curious, proactive, and eager to learn

Calm under pressure and able toprioritiseeffectively

Commercially aware - without being pushy

This Role May Also Suit

Candidates currently working as:

Technical Sales Advisor (Construction / Building Products)

Technical Support Advisor

Internal Sales (Technical)

Specification Advisor

Passive Fire Protection Specialist

Applications Engineer (Construction Products)

Why Join Quelfire?

Work in a high-impact area of building safety and compliance

Based locally in Nantwich, supporting projects across the UK

Exposure to major construction projects and key industry stakeholders

Develop a rare hybrid skillset:

Technical

Commercial

Client-facing

Salary, Working Pattern & Benefits

Salary: Competitive - we believe in paying for the right person rather than hiring to a fixed level £28k–£38k (flex to £40k for standout hire) Dependant on Experience

Bonus: Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation

Hours:Typically8:00am – 4:30pm(with half hour lunch, or similar)

Location: Office-based, Nantwich head office (full-time, with a view to moving to Hybrid Working Following a Successful Probation Period)

Annual Leave: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays - negotiable.

Progression & Development

We’re ideally looking for someone we can develop and grow over time.

This role offers:

Structured learning within fire protection and construction compliance

The opportunity to build expertise in a highly specialised, in-demand field

Future progression into:

Technical specialist roles

Sales / commercial positions

Progression will be shaped around your skills, performance and career aspirations.

About Quelfire

At Quelfire, we take pride in doing things properly.

No shortcuts. No compromise. xjnqpsq

Our reputation is built on:

Trust

Technical accuracy

Responsible decision-making

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to develop with us and play a meaningful role in improving fire protection standards across the UK construction industry.

If you’re looking for a Technical Advisor role in Nantwich, within construction or fire protection, where your judgement matters and you can genuinely influence outcomes — we’d love to hear from you.

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