Fire Alarm Proposal Engineer
Argus Fire was launched in 1982 and is a leading supplier of fire detection and protection systems in the UK. As part of the Mitie Group, we design, install, and maintain automatic fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for a range of projects. Our team of over 210 employees is based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.
Location and Travel
The role is based at our Head Office in Stourbridge. You may be required to attend site surveys and project sites across the UK and, on occasion, travel abroad for meetings.
Responsibilities
* Manage enquiries from initial stages through surveying, estimating and handover of the proposal to the Project Manager and Design Team.
* 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 team members of the project and design department to ensure a smooth and integrated project process.
* Attend internal and client meetings.
* Perform other reasonable duties to support the department.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Proficiency in IT software including MS Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel) and MS Project or equivalent.
* Required to obtain DBS clearance.
Desirable
* Knowledge of model forms of end‑user and construction contracts.
* Knowledge of Gas Suppression Systems (Inert and Halocarbon) with training available.
* Experience with addressable and conventional systems.
* Experience with panel manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec and Notifier.
* Experience with detection equipment such as Apollo, Hochiki, Notifier, Xtralis and flame detection.
* Knowledge or awareness of ATEX/hazardous area regulations.
Skills and Behaviours
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and sub‑contractors.
* Effectively plan own and others' work.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Work independently and as part of a project team.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Life insurance.
* Company pension scheme.
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