Materials Science, Engineering, Business and Construction Graduate

Job Description

Tenmat Group is seeking graduates from Materials Science, Fire Engineering or other relevant Engineering backgrounds to join a structured development programme spanning technical, commercial and operational functions. The role is intended to develop Technical Specialists and future business leaders with a strong understanding of Tenmat Group’s passive fire protection materials and products, customers, manufacturing environment and markets.

Graduates will complete a series of planned rotations across the business, gaining practical experience in business development, technical sales and specification, research and development, fire testing, manufacturing and engineering support. At the end of the rotation programme, the successful candidate is expected to move into the area that best matches their strengths and interests and the needs of the business.

This is an on-site role opportunity in Irlam, Greater Manchester, UK.

Tenmat Group is a market leading, UK headquartered, internationally focused manufacturer of passive fire protection products and materials, developing and manufacturing high-performance products for safety-critical applications for the built environment. The group includes Tenmat Ltd, Tenmat Inc, Brandguard Vents Inc and PFC Corofil Ltd, offering a comprehensive portfolio of passive fire protection products and materials such as cavity barriers, service penetration products and wildfire protection vent systems.

Operating across the UK, Europe and North America, Tenmat Group supports customers from collaborative product development technical specification, fire testing, manufacture and site support. The group operates in a rapidly growing global fire safety market, driven by tighter regulation and increased focus on building safety, as well as emerging demand for wildfire protection solutions, including ember‑resistant vents widely adopted in regions such as California.

• Develop a broad understanding of Tenmat Group’s businesses and range of passive fire protection materials and products
• Develop a deeper understanding of how Tenmat Group’s products are used in applications and the importance of the fire test evidence behind each product and how it relates to the application in the built environment.
• Build the technical and commercial capability needed to support customers, internal stakeholders and new product development activity.
• Contribute meaningfully during each rotation through project work, analysis, reporting and day-to-day departmental support.
• Identify long-term career direction through exposure to a range of functions and responsibilities.

• Develop a good understanding of the requirements of the passive fire protection industry in the built environment,
• Develop an understanding of UK/EU/US construction regulations and legislation relevant to Tenmat Group products and their applications
• Develop a broad understanding of the competitive landscape within the passive fire protection industry and the technical and commercial benefits of Tenmat Group products.
• Assist with providing technical support for customer enquiries and product specifications.
• Assist with delivery of CPD presentations, quotations and order entry and CRM / pipeline updates.
• Work with colleagues to satisfy customer requirements for accurate and reliable technical specifications, led by the introduction of Building Safety Regulator’s approval gateway requirements.

• Assist with the development of new passive fire protection materials and solutions, from identified market opportunities, through design and testing to production trial and market launch.
• Plan and conduct laboratory or pilot-scale work, analyse results and produce technical reports.
• Support product improvement, raw material evaluation and problem-solving activity linked to manufacturing or customer needs.
• Contribute to technical documentation, data capture and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the preparation and construction of fire test specimens and the witnessing of…