Overview
Job Description: Technical Sales & Compliance Lead
Department: Systems, Technical & Compliance Team
Location: Datim Ltd, Chesterfield, S41 9RN
Reports To: Systems, Technical & Compliance Manager
Purpose Of The Role
The Technical Sales & Compliance Lead will provide technical expertise and support across Datim’s range of fire-rated and non-fire timber doorsets. The role will ensure that all designs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation comply with relevant standards, certification requirements, and customer specifications. The successful candidate will act as a key link between design, production, compliance, and project delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Design Support
* Prepare and review technical drawings, schedules, and manufacturing details for standard and bespoke timber doorsets.
* Advise on construction methods, materials, and performance characteristics.
* Support the estimating and sales teams with technical input and sales support ensuring estimating alignment during the quotation stage, and carry out contract reviews to ensure compliance.
* Assist clients, architects, and contractors with specification guidance and compliance queries.
Compliance & Certification
* Ensure all doorsets are designed and manufactured in accordance with BS 476, BS EN 1634, and Building Regulations (Approved Document B).
* Review and interpret FOA’s, fire test reports, assessments, and certification data.
* Maintain and manage the company’s technical documentation library (test evidence, DoPs, assessments, datasheets).
* Liaise with third-party certification bodies such as BM TRADA and Warringtonfire to support ongoing and future product approvals.
* Support internal and external audits relating to third-party certification.
Production & Quality Support
* Provide technical drawings and cutting lists to production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with test evidence.
* Advise manufacturing teams on technical construction details, tolerances, and hardware integration.
* Support factory quality control inspections to ensure conformity with certified specifications.
* Assist with resolving any technical non-conformances or production issues.
Project & Client Interface
* Prepare technical submittals, performance declarations, and compliance packs for projects, such as a BSR Submission Pack for the Building Safety Regulator Gateway 2 Submissions.
* Dedicated BSR leadership role to ensure that the BSR Submissions are presented correctly and on time.
* Attend coordination or design meetings as required to represent the technical team.
* Provide on-site technical support where required for installation, inspection, or remedial queries.
Research & Development
* Contribute to product improvement initiatives and development of new tested designs.
* Support test planning, specimen design, and post-test evaluations in collaboration with fire testing laboratories.
* Coordinate fire and security testing programs and ensure all test data and reports are accurately recorded and incorporated into compliance documentation.
* Contribute to R&D Submissions for HMRC with regular internal updates.
Essential
Skills & Experience:
* Strong understanding of timber fire doorsets, construction, and performance characteristics.
* Experience working with BS 476-22, BS EN 1634-1, and Building Regulations.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, fire assessments, and certification documents.
* Strong communication and documentation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving approach.
Desirable
* Previous experience working within a third-party certified fire door manufacturer.
* Familiarity with IFC, BM TRADA, or Warringtonfire certification schemes.
* Understanding of ironmongery integration and compatibility with fire doorsets.
* Knowledge of Q-Mark, CE/UKCA marking, or DoP documentation.
* Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Personal Attributes
* Methodical, organised, and detail-driven.
* Strong team player with a proactive and collaborative attitude.
* Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Committed to maintaining the highest standards of product compliance and quality.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Company pension scheme.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer of fire-rated timber doorsets.
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