Management

Managing Director of GBE Converge & Argus Fire

Jason founded GBE Converge in 1992 and grew the business into one of the UK’s leading Fire & Security integrators. In 2014 Jason took GBE Converge into the EU Data Centre Market and by 2023 with revenue of c£50M led the sale of the GBE Converge Business to Mitie plc.

Since GBE Converge joined Mitie the business has grown significantly and in 2025 Jason has taken a wider role within the Mitie Fire & Security Division and has been appointed as Managing Director of GBE Converge & Argus Fire.

Director

Ben Smith

I joined the fire protection industry in 1994 as an apprentice within a design department, trained as a designer, trained as a project engineer and as an estimator before moving to Argus Fire in 2001. Having been here since I’ve been fortunate enough to undertake other roles such as project manager, estimating manager, senior manager, associate director and now a board director.

Having undertaking these roles over the years I like to think that I have a good understanding of our business, I enjoy the thrill of securing and delivering projects and all that comes with it. I love what I do and enjoy coming to work.

Director

Jamie Humphries

Since joining Argus Fire in 2001 I have progressed from a CAD engineer through to being promoted to the board of directors. The progression has seen me develop through design and contracting departments, so that I can assist in all areas of the business within the role of board director.

Having an overview of operations in London is something that is challenging, but with a great team around me both on site and in the office; makes the day to day responsibilities a pleasure and something that I relish each day.

Argus Fire are a great company with their staff at the heart of everything, delivering first class service to all of our clients; and a company that has helped me develop my own skillset. I am now in the position where I can assist the next generation into the fire protection industry, so that we can ensure that Argus Fire has longevity as the ‘preferred sprinkler contractor’.

Associate Director

Tom Hanson

I joined Argus Fire in 1997 I Started as a CAD engineer and I have been promoted through to my current position of an Associate Director. Throughout my years at Argus Fire I have worked in all departments which has given me a good understanding of all aspects of the industry.

During my career at Argus Fire I have been involved in a number of prestigious projects and have worked in all regions of the UK, I have also been lucky enough to work in Germany and Portugal to delivery projects to a varying client base.

Over the last few years I have been overseeing London operations working with a great team to ensure we deliver jobs to the highest standard.

Head of Estimating

Phil Watkins

I have been in the fire protection industry since 1985 having started straight from school and have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to deliver a vast array of special risk type projects such as aircraft hangars, waste to energy facilities, waste handling plants, power stations, chemical plants and oil and gas refineries; I have delivered projects predominantly in the UK but also in the Middle East, Africa, Australia and Azerbaijan. I joined Argus Fire Protection in 2015 to set up the Special Risk Department

I have overall responsible for delivery of Argus’ special risk projects and so work closely with clients, consultants, vendors and the Argus Fire design and project team members.

Design Manager – Task Information Manager

Jon Hall

I began my career at Argus Fire in September 2002, after finishing a Bachelor of Engineering Degree followed by a Master of Science Degree at Loughborough University.

I joined the small works team on the graduate scheme, where I assisted with the production of 2D designs for shop units, small warehouses, and office areas, while gaining onsite experience.  By the end of 2010, I had passed the LPCB intermediate Exam and had also attended a 3-Day CADmep 3D pipework modelling course.  Revit training following in 2012, at which point Argus Fire had decided to invest in 3D modelling, as they saw this as the beginning of a new era.

In 2015 I attended and passed the BIM Level 2 Task Information Management training with the BRE Academy.  The following year I completed the set of design LPCB exams, by passing the Basic and FHC exams.  Later that year I was promoted to Design and Task Information Manager and now oversee a team of 20, ranging from apprentices and graduates to the more experienced designers.

Head of Sales

Steve Tranter

I have been in the Fire Detection and Gas Suppression Industry for over 35 years.

I began my career as an apprentice and became a qualified Electrician, whist at the same time gaining experience in sales, estimating, design, install and commissioning of fire alarm and gas suppression systems. This gave me a great grounding in our industry.

Over my career I have worked for a number of high profile fire alarm companies before joining Argus Fire over 9 years ago, where I have been the department manager for the last 4 years.

We are going from strength to strength with a strong growth plan forecasted over the upcoming years.

Service Department Manager

Chris Jones

I have worked within the fire protection industry for over 25 years joining Argus Fire Protection in September 2020.

I started my career as a service engineer, progressing to a project manager before spending multiple years working for a fire protection manufacturer within a sales and technical support role.

Having initially joined Argus Fire as a project manager I was able to use previously gained skills to transition into the Service Department Manager where I currently lead a team of over thirty staff ensuring our clients are compliant and safe at all times.

Argus Fire Protection are an industry leader in allowing their staff to develop and progress into new and exciting opportunities and I have been able to witness this since joining them.

Senior Operations Manager

Kenny Winstanley

I have been involved in the Fire Sprinkler Industry for over 25 years now. I started my adventure in the sprinkler world on the tools and have progressed my way up the ladder to Senior Operational Manager. I joined Argus Fire directly in September 2011 having previously worked for the Business for a number of years as a Subcontractor installing Sprinkler systems across the UK for them. When I joined Argus Fire I started within Main Projects and took on a number of projects working across all areas of the country, covering various different types of Sprinkler systems along with Wet Riser and Dry Riser Systems. My current role lets me oversee the Northern branch of Argus Fire and run my team successfully delivering many different types of projects including Major Commercial Projects, Residential Projects and carrying out large scale office fit-outs and Retail units fit outs.

Design & Technical Manager

Andy Young

Since joining Argus Fire in 1996 I have progressed from a CAD engineer through to being promoted to Design / Technical Manager. The progression has seen me develop through the design and contracting departments before taking over my current Design / Technical Management roll.

Part of my roll is to aid in the designers progression from apprentices to qualified sprinkler designer in all aspects of standard and compliancy as well as assist the Sales and Project team on all variations of their tasks.

Argus Fire Protection are an industry leader in allowing their staff to develop and progress into new and exciting opportunities and I have been able to witness this since joining them.