Fire Technical Officer

Fire Technical Officer A newly created role due to business growth, giving you ownership of all fire and performance testing across a market-leading manufacturer. You'll shape testing strategy, influence product direction and play a critical role in ensuring technical compliance, while progressing towards senior and executive leadership. About Rapid Access Rapid Access is a leading UK manufacturer specialising in fire-rated access solutions.

Known for our testing-led approach and technical integrity, we work closely with UKAS-accredited laboratories, building control bodies and construction professionals to deliver compliant, defensible and real-world fire performance solutions. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with a clear pathway into senior management and executive-level responsibility.

The Role As Fire Technical Officer, you will be the principal technical authority for fire resistance, smoke, acoustic and airtight testing across Rapid Access. This is a senior, trusted role combining strategic oversight with hands-on technical judgement. You will take ownership of testing strategy, work closely with UKAS-accredited test houses, review and justify technical reports, and ensure all testing reflects real-world construction and installation practices.

Key Responsibilities Act as the senior technical authority for all fire, smoke, acoustic and airtight testing activities Define and lead the company's testing strategy, ensuring tests are purposeful, compliant and commercially justified Oversee testing carried out by UKAS-accredited laboratories, attending installations and tests where required Monitor changes to standards and regulations, advising the business on impact and implementation Establish robust technical governance, approval and compliance processes Support senior leadership with risk management, compliance decisions and product approvals About You You'll be a confident technical professional from a construction, fire engineering or fire-rated products background, comfortable operating as the go-to authority for fire testing and compliance.

Essential experience includes:
Strong background in construction, fire engineering or fire-rated building products

Experience with fire resistance and performance testing standards (e.g. BS EN 1634) Proven ability to interpret fire test evidence and apply it to real-world construction scenarios Experience working with UKAS-accredited test houses (client-side, manufacturer-side or consultancy) Confidence making technical and compliance-based decisions What You'll Receive Competitive salary of £37,500 – £45,000 39-hour working week 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with additional holidays after 5 years' service) Christmas shutdown Laptop and mobile phone Paid lunch weekly Company pension Birthday bonus after 1 year's service

Location:

Nuneaton

Hours:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise genuinely matters, and where you can influence strategy rather than simply follow it, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. Click to Apply