Argus Fire launched in 1982, remains a family-owned business. We are the UK’s class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems and remain one of the largest privately owned fire protection 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 200 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.
You would be joining our Special Risk department and report to Phil Watkins, Special Risk Associate Director.
Your duties of a Site Manager in the special risk department would involve, but not be limited to:
* Directly responsible to the Project Manager and Special Risk Team Associate Director.
* Oversee and manage the day-to-day installation, testing and commissioning of the mechanical fire protection / gas suppression / fire detection systems.
* Oversee site installation sub-contractors through site inspections in terms of safe working and adherence to approved method statements and risk assessments, site housekeeping, work permits, progress, adherence to construction drawings, and putting operatives to work.
* Deliver regular site safety toolbox talks to the site team.
* Regular liaison with client representatives at site level including progress meetings, safety meetings and inspections, planning, snagging inspections and other related activities.
* Regular liaison with Argus Fire project team members and management.
* Carry out regular installation snagging inspections and complete snagging paperwork.
* Complete regular safety checks on site equipment and associated checklists.
* Work remotely from sites within the UK.
Essential
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager of fire alarm and detection system projects or other electrically based systems, ideally with some experience within the industrial construction sector.
* Competent in the use of IT related software, particularly MS Outlook and MS Office.
* Good working knowledge of electrical installation practices and methods.
* Good working knowledge of fire detection products and alarm system design, commissioning and cause and effect testing.
* Good working knowledge of BS5839: 2017.
* SMSTS qualification.
* Good appreciation and understanding of construction related health and safety protocols.
* Clean driving licence.
Desirable
* Good working knowledge of BS6266:2011, BS7273, BS8519:2020.
* Good working knowledge of IEE 18th Edition of the Electrical Installation Regulations.
* Good working knowledge of ATEX regulations and mechanical water-based fire protection systems.
* Experience in undertaking cable insulation resistance testing.
* Basic awareness of mechanical water-based and gas-based fire suppression systems.
Skills and Behaviours
* Ability to effectively plan own and others' work.
* Ability to travel to sites within the UK and stay away from home when required.
What you will receive from Argus Fire
* Competitive Salary
* Company Pension
* 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (increases with length of service)
* Working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
* Company vehicle
* Non-contractual company bonus
* Private health care
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