EXPERIENCED FIRESTOPPING OPERATIVES

We at GTFD are currently seeking experienced firestopping operatives for long-term projects across London and the Home Counties.

We are looking for individuals with proven experience in:

• Installing firestopping to floors and walls
• Installing cavity barriers
• Boarding to structural steel

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Proficiency in using Bolster and One Trace systems to record works
• Basic spoken English
•  NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection
•  Working at Height certification
•  Asbestos Awareness
•  Manual Handling training

What We Offer:

• Long-term opportunities with a thriving and growing company
• Competitive pay based on experience

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Full job description

Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection) – £34,000–£45,000 per year Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Benefits | Excellent Development Opportunities

Are you ready to accelerate your technical career in construction and Passive Fire Protection (PFP)? Step into a role where you will work on impact projects, gain specialist Passive Fire Protection expertise, and make a real difference from day one then the role of Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection) is for you

What You’ll Do as the Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection)

1. Technical Assistance

• Assist the Technical Consultant with project-specific passive fire protection requirements by reviewing drawings, specifications, service information and firestopping details.
• Support client and contractor design teams at relevant RIBA stages by identifying missing, conflicting or incomplete information and raising technical queries under the guidance of the Technical Consultant.
• Enter, update and maintain penetration schedules, firestopping matrices, trackers, client information sheets and other project records.
• Support the identification and recording of appropriate manufacturer-tested systems and products, subject to review or approval by the Technical Consultant.
• Provide estimating, operations and installation teams with technical information, including installation details, manufacturer references, marked-up drawings and general best-practice guidance.
• Liaise with clients, manufacturers, site teams and other project stakeholders to obtain information and assist with resolving routine technical queries.

2. Quality Assurance

• Assist with quality assurance checks on proposed and installed fire compartmentation works against manufacturer instructions, project requirements and internal company procedures.
• Support briefings and provide information to installation teams to help ensure works are completed in accordance with the relevant tested detail.
• Record and raise variations, defects, non-compliances and remedial actions that may affect the proposed firestopping system.
• Support site inspections and maintain relevant schedules, notes, photographs and supporting evidence.
• Maintain accurate, revision-controlled records for project handover and Golden Thread Fire Delay requirements.
• Follow company procedures and support compliance with relevant quality, health and safety and environmental standards.

3. General

• Communicate company quality requirements to clients and project teams where required.
• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings and provide progress updates.
• Complete relevant training and development associated with the role.
• Carry out any other reasonable ad-hoc duties as required.

What You’ll Bring as the Assistant Technical Consultant (Passive Fire Protection)

Essential

• Minimum A-Level education (or higher).
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience within the Passive Fire Protection industry.
• Basic understanding of internal fit-out systems, MEPH, or firestopping.
• A genuine interest in Passive Fire Protection and a willingness to learn.
• Confident communication skills, including the ability to lead smaller client meetings.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Passive Fire Protection experience; Design Management exposure; IFE Level 2; CSCS card.
• Experience with CDEs (e.g., Aconex, Viewpoint).
• Familiarity with BIM/model viewer tools such as Dalux, Navisworks, Revisto, or Autodesk Forma

What We Offer

• A clear development pathway into specialist Passive Fire Protection and technical roles.
• Continuous training and CPD, including support for industry-recognised qualifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of construction projects alongside experienced fire engineering professionals.
• A friendly, collaborative, and knowledge sharing team culture.
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including client facing work.
• Competitive salary and benefits that grow with your progression.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life Insurance
• Private Health Care

. Profit sharing Bonus

• Free parking

Estimator

Golden Thread Fire Delay Ltd
CM13 1XG, Hutton, Essex

Golden Thread Fire Delay is one of the UK’s fastest-growing passive fire protection companies. From our office near Brentwood, we provide fire door, fire barrier and structural steel protection services to a wide range of clients including some of the best-known hospitals, universities and construction firms in the country.

As we continue to grow, we have opportunities for people to learn the business and develop along a variety of career paths. We are currently looking for a motivated person to join our team.

Estimator – Permanent Role

Based at our office, this role reports to the Sales Manager, working full-time (between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday – Friday).

Job Summary: 

Responsible for pricing tenders/enquiries, maintaining client and supplier relations, and assisting the Sales Manager with other business development tasks. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Enquiry Processing 

• Run survey reports, do take-offs, and mark up drawings for pricing 

• Price fire door and passive fire (firestopping, structural steel spray and board protection) enquiries using software, and controlled documents and processes 

• Carry out site visits for pricing purposes when necessary 
• Prepare defects schedules 

2. Client Relations 

• Completion of client tenders for passive fire protection (including fire doors) works 
• Proactively communicate our quality standards to clients 
• Attend supply chain meetings and events

3. Project Budgeting and Planning 

• Assess and cost labour requirements 

• Obtain and analyse supply chain (materials) quotations 
• Prepare Programmes

4. General 

• Keep up to date with new product systems, installation techniques and best practices, maintaining a working knowledge of all legislative requirements and any developments that affect the passive fire protection industry 

• Attend and participate internal / external meetings as requested 

• Identify and meet personal job-related training and development  

• Support the company through adhering to best working practices in respect of ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards and accreditations  

Experience:

Previous experience as an Estimator within the Fire Industry and/or within the wider construction industry is required. Experience using cloud-based software and recording devices would be advantageous.

Training and support will be provided consisting of external training and qualifications and internal on-the-job training.

The role requires effective communication, both verbal and written; strong organizational and time-management skills, flexibility in approach to tasks; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Golden Thread Fire Delay is an employee-owned trust offering a competitive salary and pension scheme, health care, life assurance employee-centered benefits.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please apply with Covering Letter and CV.

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HEALTH SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

Effective From: 4/2026
Band: 5
Reports To: Operations Director
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours)

Job Summary

Responsible for contributing to maintaining and evolving health, safety & environmental policies, procedures, and processes; focussing primarily on managing health and safety in the business (both internally and on sites), supporting our business and our clients’ needs. Maintain compliance in respect of operatives, facilities, materials, equipment, and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Drive implementation of GTFD’s Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability strategies across the business.

• Work with the Operations Director to create and evolve policies, procedures, standards, guidance and systems for company operations.

• Provide expert advice to project teams and business on health, safety & environmental matters.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure the business operates in compliance with UK legislation, regulations, and company standards.

• Support preparation and maintenance of ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001).

• Monitor contractor and project compliance with company systems.

Health and Safety Management

• Maintain all H&S accreditations and compliance.

• Undertake periodic risk assessments of facilities and ensure inspections/testing are completed.

• Establish and review Safe Systems of Work, CoSHH procedures, and Construction Phase Plans where relevant.

• Prepare, review, and monitor RAMS compliance across projects.

• Deliver safety briefings and in-house training to site operatives.

• Conduct health and safety site audits and complete client safety pack requests.

Environmental Management

• Oversee environmental compliance across works, ensuring activities meet project environmental plans, legislation, and principal contractor requirements.

• Conduct site inspections to control environmental risks including waste, pollution prevention, and material handling.

• Promote good environmental practices with site teams and propose solutions to improve sustainability.

Performance and Quality

• Define, track, and report on H&S & Environmental KPIs.

• Analyse performance data and audit results to identify gaps and develop improvement plans.

• Conduct quality and H&S site audits and ensure ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards are adhered to and accreditations maintained.

General

• Participate in internal / external meetings as requested.

• Identify and meet personal job-related training and development.

• Any other ad-hoc duties, as required.

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Lead Passive Fire Protection Surveyor

Reports to: Survey Manager
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours)
Effective from: March 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for co-ordinating surveys from receipt of Order to report handover, issuing survey quotations, carrying out surveys, and writing and presenting reports.

Key Responsibilities

• • Survey fire compartmentation and already-installed product systems / doors inside commercial and domestic buildings, identifying defects in accordance with regulations and manufacturers’ product data sheets and installation requirements.

  • Record and review surveys on designated recording software and produce survey reports including remedial actions required by reference to relevant standards.

  • Schedule surveys, produce RAMS, book or order equipment required, allocate labour, workflow data and reports, liaising with colleagues in Surveying and Estimating.

  • Process fire door and passive fire protection survey data for pricing by the Estimating department.

  • Undertake site visits identifying requirements, scope and extent for pricing survey quotations and liaise with client representatives while onsite.

  • Communicate our quality standards to clients through reporting and meetings and focus on developing business through promotion of complementary and repeating services.

  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure the site is clean and secure at the end of each working shift.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of legislative requirements and developments that affect the passive fire protection industry.

  • Help ensure working environments are safe and secure and that the company remains compliant with health & safety, COSHH and quality rules and regulations, including ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards and accreditations.

  • Participate in meetings, identify personal training and development needs, and undertake any other ad-hoc duties as required.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Start Date: May 2026
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week)
Reports to: Technical Consultant – James Kramer

About the Role

We are looking for a Technical Assistant to support our Technical Consultant in delivering passive fire protection programmes from design stage through to project completion.

This role involves assisting with technical design support, product specification, quality assurance inspections, and providing guidance to internal teams and external clients. You will also help ensure technical information is effectively communicated across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Assist with the design and specification of passive fire protection solutions to meet project performance requirements.

• Support Tier 1 contractor design teams with passive fire protection requirements at various RIBA stages.

• Provide technical information and installation guidance to internal operations teams.

• Assist with selecting appropriate fire protection products for project specifications.

Quality Assurance

• Carry out quality assurance (QA) checks on fire compartmentation installations to ensure compliance with project specifications.

• Ensure installations follow manufacturer instructions, certification requirements, and industry best practice.

• Provide guidance and support to internal installation teams regarding specifications and installation details.

• Report and assist in resolving any deviations from standard installation details.

Compliance & Standards

• Support adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

• Assist the company in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.

General Responsibilities

• Communicate company quality standards to clients where required.

• Attend internal and external meetings as requested.

• Participate in training and professional development relevant to the role.

• Undertake any other duties as required.

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