Fire Protection Estimator, Blanchardstown, Ballycoolin Business Park, Dublin
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
As part of an established team of Fire Protection professionals, the successful candidate will be involved reviewing incoming tender enquiries and preparing cost estimates based on required design standards and specification requirements for all sustainability, small works and maintenance projects.
Preparation of cost submissions for all forms of fire protection systems, including sprinkler protection, gas suppression, water mist, hose‑reels, fire hydrant and dry riser systems.
Advising managers of bid prospects.
Ensuring sub‑contractor quotes comply with specification.
Completing take‑offs from tender drawings/site job cards etc.
Reporting regularly to management on competitor activity, market trends and other market dynamics that may be useful to management.
Liaising with Fire Protection Commercial / Sustainability Team.
Preparing cost submissions for contract variations, including all backup data to ensure smooth transition at final account stage.
Liaising with site teams to ensure scope of works are fully captured and understood.
Assisting on project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
All other duties associated with this role and/or reasonably required by the Company; the Company reserves the right to vary the scope and nature of the Employee’s normal duties to account for changes in the Company’s work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.
Compliance with Mercury Engineering’s Code of Conduct. All other duties associated with this role and/or reasonably required by the Company; the Company reserves the right to vary the scope and nature of the Employee’s normal duties to account for changes in the Company’s work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.
Essential Criteria for the Role:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimation.
Previous experience in Construction Operations.
Professional qualification in Fire Protection, Sprinkler Design and Hydraulic Calculations.
Professional certification (e.g., LPC or VdS Certification, NFPA Training).
Travel will be required for this position.
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.
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