Fire Detection Proposals Engineer
Stourbridge
Competitive DOE
Permanent
Our client is looking for a Fire Alarm Proposals Engineer to join their Fire Detection and Electrical Department. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful estimation of new fire detection and alarm system installations, as well as additions and modifications, all in line with established company procedures.
- You may be required to attend site surveys and project sites across the UK.
- Occasional travel with overnight stays may be necessary.
- There may also be occasional opportunities to travel abroad for meetings.
Key Responsibilities - Fire Detection Proposals Engineer
- 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.
Qualifications & Requirements - Fire Detection Proposals Engineer
- 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).
- Clean driving licence
- 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
What we can offer - Fire Detection Proposals Engineer
- 25 days holiday plus BH's with the opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
- All roles are offered subject to security screening, DBS Enhanced and PNC checks
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan- claim back the costs of dentist, opticians, physio, prescriptions and much more
- Life Insurance- 4 times annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support, legal, financial advice and access to own Mental Health First Aid team
- Access to 24/7 GP helpline and online GP surgery
- Access to discounts from 1000s of retailers through PERKS such as gym membership discounts, shopping, cinema tickets, and discounts at your favourite restaurants
- Personal accident protection
For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. Candidates who are currently a Fire Detection Design Engineer, Fire Alarm Projects Estimator, Fire Detection Sales Engineer, Fire Systems Proposals Specialist, Fire Protection Bid Engineer, Fire Alarm Technical Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer - Fire Detection Systems may be suitable for this position
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