Fire Protection Fitter

Mercury Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury is seeking a Sprinkler Lead Installer to coordinate and execute fire sprinkler installations across Cork and Munster. You will install, modify, maintain, and test sprinkler systems, while leading small to medium projects and liaising with clients to meet programme goals.

The role requires reading drawings, overseeing site activities, and ensuring work complies with fire protection standards and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sprinkler pipefitter or sprinkler installer within the fire protection industry.
• Knowledge of LPC and FM sprinkler standards and requirements.
• Competent in draining, refilling, testing, and recommissioning sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair sprinkler systems across project environments.
• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized sprinkler installation projects and sustaining works.
• Plan and coordinate works to align with programme requirements and client expectations.
• Conduct site surveys and support coordination with design teams.

Skills

Sprinkler installation

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Client liaison

Job description

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.

Scope of the Role:

The Sprinkler Lead Installer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, modification, and commissioning support of fire sprinkler systems across a range of sustaining and project works. Operating predominantly throughout Cork and Munster region, the role will involve supervising and delivering small to medium-sized sprinkler installation projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, interpreting sprinkler system drawings, supporting surveys and design coordination, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant fire protection standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair fire sprinkler systems across a variety of project environments.


• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized sprinkler installation and sustaining works projects.


• Plan and coordinate works to ensure delivery in line with programme requirements and client expectations.


• Conduct site surveys and support coordination activities with design teams.


• Review and interpret sprinkler system drawings and technical documentation.


• Work independently and take ownership of assigned projects and maintenance activities.


• Liaise directly with clients and develop positive working relationships.


• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site activities associated with sprinkler installations.


• Carry out draining, refilling, testing, and recommissioning of sprinkler systems.


• Operate and support testing of fire pumps and associated fire alarm interfaces.


• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and fire protection standards.


• Track project progress and identify any issues that may impact delivery timelines.


• Attend project meetings, planning sessions, and coordination meetings where required.


• Support commissioning, testing, fault finding, and system verification activities.


• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.


• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles to required standards.


• Complete required site documentation, reports, and records.


• Travel as required to support project and client requirements across multiple locations.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice in fire protection installations.


• Carry out any other duties associated with the role.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Experience as a sprinkler pipefitter or sprinkler installer within the fire protection industry.


• Strong knowledge of sprinkler system installation, maintenance, and testing.


• Experience interpreting sprinkler drawings and technical documentation.


• Knowledge of LPC and FM sprinkler standards and requirements.


• Competent in draining, refilling, testing, and recommissioning sprinkler systems.