Fire Protection Estimator, Dublin, Ireland

Mercury Engineering Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Dublin is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare cost submissions for fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in construction operations and hold a professional qualification in fire protection design. This role involves working with a dedicated team and managing project estimates in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimation role.
• Previous experience in construction operations.
• Professional certification in fire protection design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for fire protection systems.
• Review incoming tender enquiries.
• Liaise with site teams to capture scope of works.

Skills

Estimating

Fire Protection Design

Hydraulic Calculations

Market Analysis

Education

Professional qualification in Fire Protection

LPC or VdS Certification

Job description

Overview

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

• As part of an established team of Fire Protection professionals the successful candidate will be involved reviewing incoming tender enquiries and prepare 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.
• Attending pre & post tender interviews.
• Complying specialist sub-contract quotes.
• Ensuring sub-contractor quotes comply with specification.
• Completing take-offs from tender drawings/site job cards etc.
• Report regularly to management on competitor activity, market trends and any other market dynamics that may be useful to management.
• Liaising with Fire Protection Commercial / Sustainability Team
• Prepare cost submissions for contract variations, including all back up data to ensure smooth transition at final account stage.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure scope of works are fully captured and understood.
• Assist 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 take into account changes in the Company's work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.
• Compliance with Mercury Engineering's Code of 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 take into account changes in the Company's work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.

Essential Criteria for the Role

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years' experience in estimation Role.
• Previous experience in Construction Operations.
• Professional qualification in Fire Protection, Sprinkler Design and Hydraulic Calculations
• Professional certification (i.e. LPC or VdS Certification, NFPA Training etc)
• Travel will be required for this position.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer