This PropPerly (UK-based virtual assistant agency) job post is intended for Filipino Virtual Assistants currently based in the Philippines to work with one of our clients.
Please read the entire post carefully before submitting your application, and make sure to follow the instructions provided in the How to Apply section. Thank you!
How to Apply
Submit the following via email to [email protected] with subject: Remote Fire Safety Technical Specialist (Passive Fire Protection)
Submit the following:
- Your CV in PDF format
- A short audio introduction (2-3 minutes) recorded via Vocaroo.com explaining: (1) Your current or most recent role in fire safety, fire engineering, or fire protection design (2) Your experience with passive fire protection, fire doors, compartmentation, or fire stopping (3) Software you regularly use (AutoCAD, Revit, fire safety reporting tools) (4) One example of a complex fire safety report, technical specification, or compliance document you have prepared
- A portfolio sample if available — one redacted example of a technical specification, O&M manual section, fire safety report, or compartmentation drawing
Applications without the Vocaroo audio introduction will not be considered.
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of an established UK passive fire protection specialist looking to hire a senior remote Fire Safety Technical Specialist. This is a full-time, fully remote role reporting to the UK Head of Technical, supporting the technical compliance and documentation function across multiple live projects.
This is a senior technical role for someone with strong fire safety engineering experience who is comfortable working with passive fire protection systems, fire door compliance, compartmentation, FRA/FRAEW reports, and technical specifications. You will support the UK senior team with desk-based technical work, freeing them up for site delivery and client interface.
What You'll Own
- Technical review and drafting of fire safety specifications, scopes of work, and remedial strategies
- Preparation and quality control of O&M manuals, handover packs, and certification documentation
- Compilation and formatting of fire door, compartmentation, FRA, and FRAEW reports
- Technical drawings and specifications using AutoCAD or Revit
- Documentation systems and certification tracking
- Quality assurance against UK fire safety standards and regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Support the UK Head of Technical with desk-based technical review work
- Compile and quality-check O&M manuals and handover documentation
- Prepare and format fire safety reports (fire doors, compartmentation, FRAEW, FRA support)
- Draft technical specifications and scopes of work
- Maintain certification tracking and compliance documentation
- Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD or Revit as required
- Work closely with the UK team to ensure technical consistency across projects
- Apply UK fire safety codes and standards (BS 9999, BS 476-22, Approved Document B, Building Safety Act 2022) — UK-specific training provided on the job
Required (Non-Negotiable)
- 5+ years experience in fire safety, fire engineering, fire protection design, or passive fire protection
- Strong knowledge of passive fire protection principles (fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping)
- Experience preparing technical fire safety reports, specifications, or compliance documentation
- AutoCAD or Revit proficiency for technical drawings
- Strong written and spoken English
- Available to work full-time during UK business hours, Monday to Friday (approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), including a one-hour unpaid meal break
- Reliable home office setup with high-speed internet
Applications that do not meet the 5+ years of fire safety / fire engineering experience will not be considered.
Preferred / Bonus
- PRC-licensed Fire Protection Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Civil Engineer with fire safety specialisation
- NFPA codes knowledge (NFPA 80, NFPA 101)
- Knowledge of Philippine Fire Code 2019
- Prior experience with UK, US, or Australian fire safety standards
- FRA / FRAEW report preparation experience
- O&M manual and handover documentation experience
- Construction or specialist contracting industry background
Who This Role Suits
- A technical fire safety professional who enjoys both desk-based work and complex documentation
- Someone who is methodical, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
- A professional comfortable with technical compliance and documentation rigour
- Someone who wants to work on landmark UK fire safety projects from the Philippines
What We Offer
- USD $7.5 – $9/hour, full-time, commensurate with experience and seniority
- Long-term, stable role with a growing UK business
- Onboarding and training provided on UK-specific fire safety standards (Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 476-22)
- Direct reporting line to UK Head of Technical — high visibility, high trust
- Annual performance review with structured pay progression
- Fully remote work from home, paid in USD
Important
We are specifically looking for a top-performing fire safety technical professional with a proven track record. This is not a step-up role for someone moving into fire safety for the first time. Candidates with prior commercial estimating experience but no technical fire safety background should not apply
Pay: £5.00-£7.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
