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Careers in Passive Fire Protection
Grow your career with Golden Thread Fire Delay (GTFD)
Golden Thread Fire Delay is a market leader in Passive Fire Protection (PFP).
As a successful and growing business, we are a prominent player in the markets we serve.
We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are always on the lookout for experienced and dedicated individuals to join our friendly and motivated team.
We are proud to be an inclusive company, where we value the unique qualities that each of our colleagues bring.
Current Vacancies:
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator Contract – £26,000 – £30,000 – Passive Fire Protection
Full-Time, 37 Hours a week, Hutton office based, Contract ending Mid-January 2027
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Sales and Marketing Coordinator to play a key role in driving commercial growth. You’ll be the first point of contact for sales enquiries, help identify and coordinate marketing opportunities, support client onboarding, and provide essential administrative support to strengthen the ongoing development of the business.
What You’ll Do as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator
- First point of contract for new enquiries
- Manage shared and personal inboxes
- Log enquires in F5101mand Construct CRM systems
- Allocate enquires and maintain records
- Track quotations and updates
- Maintain quotation logs and reports
- Support weekly enquiry meetings
- Create and manage LinkedIn account, Company website and internal newsletter
- Supporting marketing campaigns and presentations
- Support annual seminar and company events
- Coordinate delegates, exhibitors and communications
- Issue feedback surveys, company documents
- Maintain JotForm records
What You’ll Bring
- Strong administration experience
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Some experience of F5101mand Construct CRM systems a bonus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team environment
Who We Are
Golden Thread Fire Delay is a market leader in Passive Fire Protection. For over 30 years, we have delivered trusted, high-quality fire protection services across the healthcare, commercial, residential, education, student accommodation, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on getting it right first time, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and delivering work to the highest standards. Our expertise helps clients manage, deliver, and oversee passive fire protection effectively, supporting the creation of a robust Golden Thread of Information for life-safety fire components within buildings.
Location: Unit 6, Everik Business Centre, Prospect Way, Hutton, Essex CM13 1XG
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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
QA Inspector / Technical Assistant
£40,000–£50,000 per annum | Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Competitive Salary & Benefits | Excellent Development Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a QA Inspector / Technical Assistant to support our compliance programme through quality assurance checks, installation assessments, installer competency reviews, improvement sign-off, and technical guidance for internal teams and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
Quality Assurance
- Carry out QA checks on fire compartmentation installations in line with internal procedures, manufacturer instructions, certification body requirements, and industry guidance.
- Assist with external certification body compliance processes and audits, including FIRAS requirements.
- Provide technical information to operations teams, including specific installation details and best-practice guidance under the direction of the Technical Consultant.
- Assist with the preparation of O&M manuals for issue to clients at project completion.
Technical Assistance
- Assess installer technical competence, identifying, overseeing, and signing off improvement processes where required.
- Deliver training and on-site technical briefings to installation teams to strengthen knowledge and support awareness of current and newly developed solutions and guidance.
- Carry out pre-commencement site audits to advise on products and solutions suitable for site and client requirements.
- Assist the Quality Assurance Technician and Technical Consultant in producing passive fire protection project-specific designs by selecting suitable products to meet performance requirements.
- Adopt best working practices to maintain adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and accreditations, while supporting compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
General Responsibilities
- Communicate quality standards clearly and professionally to clients.
- Participate in relevant internal and external meetings as required.
- Identify and complete job-related training and development needs.
- Carry out any other ad hoc duties as required.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Minimum A-Level education, or equivalent/higher qualification.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Ideally 3+ years’ experience within the firestopping industry.
- Basic understanding of internal fit-out systems or MEPH.
- Confident communication skills, including the ability to lead smaller client meetings.
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach.
Desirable
- Passive Fire Protection experience.
- Design Management exposure.
- IFE Level 2 qualification.
- CSCS card.
- Experience with field tools and digital recording platforms such as Onetrace and Bolster.
- Experience with CDEs, such as Aconex or Viewpoint.
- Familiarity with BIM/model viewer tools such as Dalux, Navisworks, Revizto, 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
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Who We Are
Golden Thread Fire Delay is a market leader in Passive Fire Protection. For over 30 years, we have delivered trusted, high-quality fire protection services across the healthcare, commercial, residential, education, student accommodation, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on getting it right first time, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and delivering work to the highest standards. Our expertise helps clients manage, deliver, and oversee passive fire protection effectively, supporting the creation of a robust Golden Thread of Information for life-safety fire components within buildings.
Location: Unit 6, Everik Business Centre, Prospect Way, Hutton, Essex CM13 1XG
Lead Passive Fire Protection Surveyor Passive Fire Protection – £36,000-£50,000
Full-Time | Competitive Salary and great benefits | Great Development Opportunities
We’re seeking an experienced Lead Passive Fire Protection Surveyor to oversee the full survey process, from initial order to final report. This hands‑on role combines surveying with coordination, client engagement, and ensuring high‑quality outputs. If you have strong passive fire protection knowledge we want to hear from you today!
What You’ll Do
- Carry out and oversee fire compartmentation, fire door and passive fire protection surveys
- Identify defects against regulations and manufacturer standards
- Coordinate survey schedules, RAMS, equipment and labour
- Produce high‑quality survey reports and prepare data for pricing
- Attend site visits and support client relationships
- Promote additional services and support business development
- Maintain compliance with H&S, ISO and industry standards
- Investigate non‑conformances and maintain accurate records
- Support colleagues and represent the surveying function professionally
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in passive fire protection surveying
- Hands‑on experience installing fire protection systems (essential)
- Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and standards
- Proven experience preparing cost estimates and project pricing
- Business development experience, including advertising and tender submissions
- Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
- Minimum ASFP/IFE Level 2 qualification, with formal fire door training from BRE, FDIS, FPA, IFI or equivalent
- Full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Who We Are
Golden Thread Fire Delay is a market leader in Passive Fire Protection. For over 30 years, we’ve delivered trusted, high‑quality fire protection services across Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Education, Student Accommodation, Industrial, and Infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on getting it right first time, maintaining longstanding client relationships, and delivering work to the highest standards. Our expertise helps clients manage, deliver, and oversee passive fire protection effectively, supporting the creation of a robust Golden Thread of Information for life‑safety fire components within buildings.
Location
Golden Thread Fire Delay, Unit 6, Everik Business Centre, Prospect Way, Hutton, Essex CM13 1XG
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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
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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.
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Record and review surveys on designated recording software and produce survey reports including remedial actions required by reference to relevant standards.
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Schedule surveys, produce RAMS, book or order equipment required, allocate labour, workflow data and reports, liaising with colleagues in Surveying and Estimating.
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Process fire door and passive fire protection survey data for pricing by the Estimating department.
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Undertake site visits identifying requirements, scope and extent for pricing survey quotations and liaise with client representatives while onsite.
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Communicate our quality standards to clients through reporting and meetings and focus on developing business through promotion of complementary and repeating services.
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Maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure the site is clean and secure at the end of each working shift.
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Maintain a working knowledge of legislative requirements and developments that affect the passive fire protection industry.
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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.
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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
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Assist with the design and specification of passive fire protection solutions to meet project performance requirements.
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Support Tier 1 contractor design teams with passive fire protection requirements at various RIBA stages.
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Provide technical information and installation guidance to internal operations teams.
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Assist with selecting appropriate fire protection products for project specifications.
Quality Assurance
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Carry out quality assurance (QA) checks on fire compartmentation installations to ensure compliance with project specifications.
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Ensure installations follow manufacturer instructions, certification requirements, and industry best practice.
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Provide guidance and support to internal installation teams regarding specifications and installation details.
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Report and assist in resolving any deviations from standard installation details.
Compliance & Standards
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Support adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
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Assist the company in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
General Responsibilities
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Communicate company quality standards to clients where required.
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Attend internal and external meetings as requested.
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Participate in training and professional development relevant to the role.
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Undertake any other duties as required.
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A member of our HR Team will contact you as soon as possible.
