Fire Detection Proposals Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Job summary

Mitie Group plc, via its Argus Fire division, operates from the Stourbridge HQ and seeks a Fire Alarm Proposal Engineer to drive estimations for new fire detection projects.

You will lead enquiries from surveying to proposal handover, coordinating with Project Managers and Design Team to deliver compliant, costed solutions across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/industrial fire detection systems.
• Proven ability to estimate, design, install and commission fire detection solutions.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
• Ability to plan tasks and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract forms and construction interfaces is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries from surveying through estimating to handover to Project Manager.
• Monitor costs and supplier quotes to keep budgets accurate.
• Prepare estimates, proposals and cost sheets for review.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and proposal documents.
• Follow up quotations to secure orders and drive project progression.
• Collaborate with project/design teams for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Fire detection knowledge

Estimating & design

Communication skills

Project planning

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

DBS clearance

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Argus Fire launched in 1982 are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems businesses in the UK. 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 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.

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.

As a Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer, you would have overall responsibility for the successful estimation of new fire detection and alarm system installations, additions and modifications within the fire detection and electrical department of the company, working within the framework of the company operating procedures.

• The role is to be based from our Head Office in Stourbridge
• Maybe a requirement to attend site surveys and projects sites, UK wide
• Occasional requirement to work away from home for periods of time
• Occasionally there may be a requirement to travel abroad for meetings

Responsibilities

• Managing enquires 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 closely with team members of the project and design department to ensure a smooth and integrated project process
• Attend internal and client meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties required to enable the smooth efficient running of the department.

Essential

• 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 necessary interfaces with mechanical water-based fire protection systems, plant shutdown signals and gas-based fire suppression systems.
• Ability to effectively use IT related software including MS Outlook, MS Office (Word and Excel etc) and MS Project would be an advantage (or alternative planning software).
• Will be required to gain DBS clearance

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of model forms of end user and construction contracts.
• Good working knowledge of Gas Suppression Systems (Inert and Halocarbon) but training can be given
• 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.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension