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Location: the role is based out of the Stourbridge Office. Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm Friday 9am – 4pm, but flexibility is required. Salary depending on experience.
Argus Fire launched in 1982, is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class‑leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. 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 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.
Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re‑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. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development.
Estimator – Mechanical Systems
As an Estimator within our Sales & Estimating Department, you will analyse blueprints & specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements. This role is specific to mechanical projects, and will involve estimating and selling fixed fire fighting systems for a range of markets within the UK & Europe.
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
* Where 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 design 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
* Engage in 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 related standards including LPC / BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA Systems
* Experience within the special hazard market would be beneficial, but not essential
* Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
* Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
* Proven IT skills with experience of MS office packages
* 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
We also provide other benefits such as a virtual GP, flexible lifestyle benefits platform, high street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan, and Mitie Stars recognition.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or anything different during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .
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