At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support and advice in fire protection for construction projects.
- Company: Join a values-led company focused on building safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and structured learning opportunities.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities tailored to your aspirations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in building safety while developing a unique skillset.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction or technical sales is ideal; strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 from early 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
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 to prioritise effectively
- Commercially aware — without being pushy
This Role May Also Suit
- Technical Support Advisor
- 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 (dependent on experience) — we believe in paying for the right person rather than hiring to a fixed level
- Bonus: Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation
- Hours: Typically 8:00am – 4:30pm (with half hour lunch, or similar)
- Location: Office-based, Nantwich head office (full-time, particularly during the first 12 months)
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. 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.
Technical Advisor – Fire Protection (Construction / Technical Sales) in Willaston employer: Quelfire
Quelfire is an exceptional employer located in Nantwich, offering a unique opportunity to work in the vital area of building safety and compliance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will gain exposure to major construction projects while cultivating a rare hybrid skillset in technical and commercial aspects. Our values-led culture prioritises doing the right thing for clients, ensuring that your contributions genuinely make a difference in the industry.
