Fire Protection Technical Lead

Rockwool

  • Bridgend
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Fire Protection Technical LeadLocation: UK | Industry: Passive Fire Protection & Fire-StoppingJoin ROCKWOOL as our Fire Protection Technical Lead, where you’ll head a talented team shaping the future of passive fire safety. In this strategic role, you’ll drive pioneering fire-stopping solutions that save lives, set new safety benchmarks, and support the growth of ROCKWOOL’s leading FirePro business.We’re looking for an expert leader who can combine deep technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness - guiding our clients, partners, and internal teams towards industry-defining solutions.Your RoleReporting to the Head of Technical, you’ll lead the Fire Technical team to ensure ROCKWOOL FirePro products and systems are the preferred choice in the UK construction market.You will:
  • Act as the go-to technical authority for fire-stopping and fire protection projects
  • Manage and develop your team, ensuring prompt and precise technical support
  • Provide expert design guidance to specifiers, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
  • Oversee Engineering Judgements and Assessments aligned with regulations, industry guidelines, and ROCKWOOL policy
  • Collaborate across Product Management, Commercial, and Marketing to maintain a compliant, world-leading product range
  • Keep our solutions at the cutting edge by maintaining knowledge of testing, certification, and regulatory changes
  • Ensure accuracy of ROCKWOOL’s standard details and our technical library of non-standard solutions
  • Represent ROCKWOOL in industry working groups, trade associations, and professional events
What You Bring
  • Extensive experience in fire protection/fire-stopping within the construction industry
  • Fire resistance testing knowledge
  • A construction or fire engineering qualification
  • CAD literacy (AutoCAD essential) and ability to produce and adapt technical drawings
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience producing detailed technical reports and judgements
  • High IT proficiency (PowerPoint a key tool)
  • Ideally, experience with 3rd party product certification and IFE Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme (Aviva)
  • Westfield Health cashback scheme
  • Life assurance (4x annual salary)
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Subsidised electric vehicle charging
Why ROCKWOOL?We believe in building responsibly for this generation and the next. Our innovative stone wool solutions enrich modern living and improve safety worldwide. When you join ROCKWOOL, you join a global leader with over 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries, all committed to sustainability, safety, and excellence.About UsFounded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, actively champion diversity (79 nationalities across our teams), and operate by our core values: ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency - the ROCKWOOL Way.Join UsIf you’re ready to lead a high-performing team, influence safety standards, and make a real impact in an industry that protects lives.Apply today and help us build a safer, more sustainable future.Closing Date: 21st September 2025

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