Fire Detection Proposals Engineer

Mitie; Stourbridge, Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, part of the Mitie Group, is seeking a Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer to lead estimations for new fire detection and alarm system installations. The role is based at our Stourbridge HQ with UK-wide site surveys and occasional travel.

You will oversee surveys, design, cost estimates and handover to Project Managers, working within the department’s procedures and ensuring high-quality proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial/industrial fire detection systems.
• Excellent knowledge of BS5839:2025, BS6266:2011, BS7273, BS8519:2020.
• Good working knowledge of IT software including MS Outlook, MS Office (Word/Excel) 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.
• Following up of quotations.
• Collaborate with project and design teams to ensure a smooth, integrated process.
• Attend internal and client meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties to enable smooth running of the department.

Skills

Relationship building

Planning

Teamwork

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Office

MS Project

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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.