Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer & Estimator

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Company Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Mitie Group in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer to lead estimations for new fire detection and alarm system installations and modifications. You will operate within the Fire Detection and Electrical Department, reporting to the Department Manager, and may visit sites across the UK from our Stourbridge base.

The role requires solid experience in fire detection design, installation and commissioning, and a strong knowledge of relevant BS standards. DBS clearance will be required.

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.
• Ability to use IT software including MS Outlook, MS Office and MS Project.

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
• Following up of quotations
• Collaborate with project and design teams for a smooth handover
• Attend internal and client meetings
• Any other duties to enable smooth running of the department

Skills

Fire detection

Estimating

Installation

Commissioning

BS 5839

IEE 18th Edition

Interfaces with systems

DBS clearance

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Mitie Group in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer to lead estimations for new fire detection and alarm system installations and modifications. You will operate within the Fire Detection and Electrical Department, reporting to the Department Manager, and may visit sites across the UK from our Stourbridge base.

The role requires solid experience in fire detection design, installation and commissioning, and a strong knowledge of relevant BS standards. DBS clearance will be required.