Fire Alarm Small Works Manager

at  Argus Fire Protection Company LTD

Argus Fire, part of the Mitie Group are the UK’s class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems 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 220 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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the fire alarm and detection system industry or other electrically based systems, ideally within the industrial construction sector.
• Excellent knowledge of fire detection products and system sales, estimating design, installation and commissioning.
• Excellent knowledge of BS5839: 2017, 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
• 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).
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Ability to effectively plan own and others
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Good working knowledge of model forms of end user and construction
• Good working knowledge of Gas Suppression Systems (Inert and Halocarbon)
• 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

SMALL WORKS MANAGER - THE ROLE

You would be joining our Fire Detection and Electrical department and report to Steve Tranter – Fire Detection and Electrical Department Manager.

As a Small Work Manager, you would have overall responsibility for the successful estimation and execution of 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
• Regular requirement to attend site surveys and projects sites, UK wide
• Occasional requirement to work away from home for periods of time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing enquires from initial stages through surveying, estimating, design, procurement, installation and commissioning through to completion and handover of the Ensuring all plans, drawings, timelines, schedules, monitoring, checking, paperwork and testing is completed at each stage.
• Responsible for project quality standards, documentation and records and preparing commissioning, and operating and maintenance documentation.
• Overall responsibility for the financial status and control of costs throughout each contract. Produce month financial costing reports and manage sub-contractor and supplier invoicing.
• Managing overall Health & Safety matters on the project and collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Prepare estimate and proposal documents/letters
• Prepare accurate cost sheets
• Prepare detailed risk assessments and method statements within the project frame-work and current legislation.
• Prepare project time schedules (programmes if required).
• Prepare internal and external project progress
• Prepare detailed vendor and sub-contractor specifications and purchase
• Collaborate closely with team members of the project to ensure a smooth and integrated project process
• Attend internal and client
• Completion of as fitted drawing information
• Ensuring the works are invoicing when the job is