Location: The role is based in the Stourbridge office. Hours of work: Monday‑Thursday 9 am‑5 pm, Friday 9 am‑4 pm, with flexibility required. Salary depends on experience.
Argus Fire launched in 1982 and is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK’s class‑leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems, designing, installing and maintaining all types of automatically‑operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects to servicing small standalone products. With over 200 employees and offices in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London, we continuously invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.
Why Join Us?
Come and work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like‑minded colleagues. You will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. We invest heavily in apprenticeships, futures and ongoing learning and development.
Responsibilities
* Review tender documents, including project‑specific consultant specifications & drawings
* Liaise with clients & attend meetings to discuss projects
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
* When required, survey and obtain key information to inform estimates
* Contact suppliers to obtain project‑specific costs
* Utilise computer‑aided design software to develop blueprints and preliminary designs to inform the estimate
* Utilise in‑house calculation software to develop a fixed estimate
* Develop a detailed proposal document complete with associated deliverables where applicable
* Monitor and progress submitted quotations to obtain client feedback, negotiate & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learned
* Maintain regular dialogue with other departments across the business including, but not limited to, projects, commercial and design
* Participate in internal handover meetings upon project award
Essential Skills
* Technical understanding of international fire protection standards including LPC/BS EN12845, BS 9251, BS 5306, BS 9990, FM and NFPA systems
* Experience within the special hazard market is beneficial but not essential
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
* Exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
* Proven IT skills with experience of the MS Office suite
* Friendly and outgoing personality with the natural ability to engage with customers/clients, representing Argus Fire professionally and positively
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK & overseas
* Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable numerical skills
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
* DBS check required
Benefits
* Company car
* 25 days holiday
* Life insurance
* Private medical cover
* Company pension
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