Fire Alarm Design Engineer
Location: Stourbridge, Hours of Work: 9am – 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am -4pm on Fridays (Hybrid Working can be Considered)
Argus Fire launched in 1982, remains a family-owned business. We are the UK’s class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems and remain one of the largest privately owned fire protection businesses in the UK. 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) and Manchester.
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.
Roles and Responsibilities
As a key player in our electrical and fire detection department, you'll be tasked to design fire alarm and gas suppression systems for Commercial, Industrial and Special Risk environments. All these must meet the correct codes of practice and fulfil the client requirements.
The duties would involve: -
* Reading project specific consultant specification.
* Reading and reviewing project specific drawings, documents, and proposals.
* Applying fire alarm and gas suppression knowledge to design systems
* The production of 3D models and ongoing co-ordination with the client and other trades during the development of the contract design.
* Being in contact with suppliers to ensure you are up to date with the latest market developments and products.
* Maybe required to travel abroad for client meetings.
* Liaising with clients.
* Attending online and in person meetings.
* Dialogue with project and sales teams.
* Internal handover meetings upon project award.
Essential Skills
* Understanding of Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression related standards BS5839, BS6266, BS7273, BSEN15004 etc..
* The Use of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks
* Qualifications in Industry Standard and Products would be an advantage.
* Previous experience in the fire alarm industry
* Understanding of the commercial implications of what you are designing.
* A can-do hands-on attitude
* Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Ability to multitask and work as a team.
* Willingness to learn and develop.
* Reliability
What you will receive from Argus Fire
* Competitive Salary
* Company Pension
* Company Bonus
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increases with length of service)
* A supportive and friendly work environment, with an emphasis on training and development to allow employees to perform at their best
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