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.

The Special Risk Site Manager would be part of Special Risk department and report to Phil Watkins, Special Risk Associate Director. This role is currently based in Elsmere Port, however, the location for the role will change as and when new projects come in and so could be based anywhere in the UK

Duties

Duties of a Site Manager in special risk department would involve, but not be limited to:-

• Directly responsible to the Project Manager and Special Risk Team Associate Director.
• To oversee and manage the day-to-day installation, testing and commissioning of the mechanical fire protection / gas suppression / fire detection systems.
• Overseeing of site installation sub-contractors through site inspections etc.. in terms of safe working and adherence to approved method statement and risk assessments, site housekeeping, work permits, progress, adherence to construction drawings, and putting operatives to work.
• Delivery of regular site safety toolbox talks to 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.
• Carrying out of regular installation snagging inspections and completion of snagging paperwork.
• Completion of regular safety check on site equipment and completion of 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 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 UK 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

Argus Fire Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension