Technical Advisor – Fire Protection (Construction / Technical Sales)

Nantwich, Cheshire | Full-time 
 
This is not a typical sales role — and that’s exactly why people enjoy it.
 
At Quelfire, we operate at the intersection of construction, building safety, and passive fire protection, helping clients make the right decisions — not just the easy ones. 
 
With increasing regulation — including Gateway 2 submissions — and a major shift toward design-led construction, the demand for accurate, responsible technical advice is growing rapidly across the UK construction industry. 
 
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a client-facing Technical Advisor to join our team in Nantwich, supporting clients across a range of projects and helping us maintain our reputation for doing things properly. 
 
The Role 
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
Good IT proficiency
 
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 
Candidates currently working as:

Technical Sales Advisor (Construction / Building Products)
Technical Support Advisor
Internal Sales (Technical)
Specification Advisor
Passive Fire Protection Specialist
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: Typically8:00am – 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. 
 
About Quelfire 
At Quelfire, we take pride in doing things properly.
 
No shortcuts. No compromise. 
 
Our reputation is built on:

Trust
Technical accuracy
Responsible decision-making
 
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to develop with us and play a meaningful role in improving fire protection standards across the UK construction industry. 
 
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.
 
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