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Proposals Engineer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dudley, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Proposals Engineer - Fire Detection
Dudley, West Midlands
Sector Experience: Fire Alarms
Salary: £Competitive + Company Car
The Client
They are a leading provider of innovative fire safety solutions, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced fire detection and suppression systems. With a commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the company delivers tailored, high-quality services across various sectors, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Their expert team leverages cutting-edge technology to offer reliable, efficient, and discreet fire protection solutions that blend seamlessly into any environment.
Please consider this role if you are currently a Proposals Engineer, Estimator, Tendering Engineer, Bid Engineer, Remedial Estimator, Proposals Co-ordinator, Sales Support Engineer, Tender Co-ordinator within the Fire Alarm industry.
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 the West Midlands
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.
* Clean driving licence.
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
* Company car
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Life Insurance
* Company Pension
Please consider this role if you are currently a Proposals Engineer, Estimator, Tendering Engineer, Bid Engineer, Remedial Estimator, Proposals Co-ordinator, Sales Support Engineer, Tender Co-ordinator
For information on the role please call Giles Churchill – Director - Fire at Amida Solutions on (phone number removed). I am available to book calls in from 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri & WeekendsBefore You Apply
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