The appointment brings CIF’s team of in-house consultants to five, in line with the company’s business growth.

With a highly-specialised background in data analysis, Mr Godfrey has an eye for fine detail and an ability to evaluate and translate complex information.

He joins a team with expertise in passive fire control products, including doors, walls, glazing, fire stopping and sealing. The team produces technical reports evaluating changes to product design, presents seminars, undertakes site survey work, co-ordinates test programmes and represents CIF on national and European technical committees.