Technical Sales & Compliance Lead

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Job Description: Technical Sales & Compliance Lead

Department: Systems, Technical & Compliance Team

Location: Datim Ltd, Chesterfield, S41 9RN

Reports To: Systems, Technical & Compliance Manager

The Technical Sales & Compliance Lead will provide technical expertise and support across Datim’s range of fire-rated and non-fire timber doorsets. The role will ensure that all designs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation comply with relevant standards, certification requirements, and customer specifications. The successful candidate will act as a key link between design, production, compliance, and project delivery teams.

Technical & Design Support

• Prepare and review technical drawings, schedules, and manufacturing details for standard and bespoke timber doorsets.
• Advise on construction methods, materials, and performance characteristics.
• Support the estimating and sales teams with technical input and sales support ensuring estimating alignment during the quotation stage, and carry out contract reviews to ensure compliance.
• Assist clients, architects, and contractors with specification guidance and compliance queries.

Compliance & Certification

• Ensure all doorsets are designed and manufactured in accordance with BS 476, BS EN 1634, and Building Regulations (Approved Document
  
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• Review and interpret FOA’s, fire test reports, assessments, and certification data.
• Maintain and manage the company’s technical documentation library (test evidence, DoPs, assessments, datasheets).
• Liaise with third-party certification bodies such as BM TRADA and Warrington fire to support ongoing and future product approvals.
• Support internal and external audits relating to third-party certification.

Production & Quality Support

• Provide technical drawings and cutting lists to production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with test evidence.
• Advise manufacturing teams on technical construction details, tolerances, and hardware integration.
• Support factory quality control inspections to ensure conformity with certified specifications.
• Assist with resolving any technical non-conformances or production issues.

Project & Client Interface

• Prepare technical submittals, performance declarations, and compliance packs for projects, such as a BSR Submission Pack for the Building Safety Regulator Gateway 2 Submissions.
• Dedicated BSR leadership role to ensure that the BSR Submissions are presented correctly and on time.
• Attend coordination or design meetings as required to represent the technical team.
• Provide on-site technical support where required for installation, inspection, or remedial queries.

Research & Development

• Contribute to product improvement initiatives and development of new tested designs.
• Support test planning, specimen design, and post-test evaluations in collaboration with fire testing laboratories.
• Coordinate fire and security testing programs and ensure all test data and reports are accurately recorded and incorporated into compliance documentation.
• Contribute to R&D Submissions for HMRC with regular internal updates.

Essential:

• Strong understanding of timber fire doorsets, construction, and performance characteristics.
• Experience working with BS 476-22, BS EN 1634-1, and Building Regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, fire assessments, and certification documents.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving approach.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a third-party certified fire door manufacturer.
• Familiarity with IFC, BM TRADA, or Warrington fire certification schemes.
• Understanding of ironmongery integration and compatibility with fire doorsets.
• Knowledge of Q-Mark, CE/UKCA marking, or DoP documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

• Methodical, organised, and detail-driven.
• Strong team player with a proactive and collaborative attitude.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of product compliance and quality.

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer of fire-rated timber doorsets.