Overview
Fire Alarm Proposal Engineer – The Role
You would be joining our Fire Detection and Electrical Department and report to the Fire Detection and Electrical Department Manager. The role is based at our Head Office in Stourbridge. Occasional travel may be required within the UK, and some work away from home or abroad for meetings.
Responsibilities
* Managing enquiries from initial stages through surveying, estimating and handover of the proposal to the Project Manager and Design Team once an order is received.
* Monitor equipment and supplier costs to keep the department updated.
* Prepare estimate and proposal documents/letters.
* Prepare accurate cost sheets.
* Follow up quotations.
* Collaborate closely with project and design department teams to ensure a smooth and integrated project process.
* Attend internal and client meetings.
* Any other reasonable duties required to enable the smooth and efficient running of the department.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience within the commercial and industrial fire detection system industry.
* Excellent knowledge of fire detection products and system sales, estimating, design, installation and commissioning.
* Excellent knowledge of BS5839:2025, BS6266:2011, BS7273, BS8519:2020.
* Good working knowledge of IEE 18th Edition of the Electrical Installation Regulations.
* Good working knowledge of interfaces with mechanical water-based fire protection systems, plant shutdown signals and gas-based fire suppression systems.
* Ability to effectively use IT software including MS Outlook, MS Office (Word and Excel), and MS Project or alternative planning software.
* Will be required to gain DBS clearance.
* Clean driving licence.
Desirable
* Good working knowledge of model forms of end user and construction contracts.
* Good working knowledge of Gas Suppression Systems (Inert and Halocarbon) – training can be provided.
* Experience of both addressable and conventional systems.
* Experience of various panel manufacturers (such as Advanced, Kentec and Notifier).
* Experience of various detection manufacturers equipment (such as Apollo, Hochiki, Notifier, Xtralis and flame detection).
* Good working knowledge or awareness of ATEX / hazardous area regulations would be an advantage.
Skills and Behaviours
* Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
* Ability to effectively plan own and others’ work.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
About Argus Fire
Argus Fire launched in 1982 and is the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We are part of the Mitie Group. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 210 employees with offices in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London. We reinvest significantly into product, service and platform development.
Why Join Us?
Join a talented, motivated, and friendly group of colleagues. You will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching. We invest in apprenticeships and ongoing learning and development.
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