Fire Protection Estimator
Mercury
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Job Description
About Mercury
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions, building and managing complex engineering and construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions drive technologies and life-changing advancements, connecting people, communities, and businesses. We value innovation, determination, and focus, enabling us to deliver with certainty. Our expertise spans Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection. At Mercury, we empower our people to realize their full potential, offering challenging opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Fire Protection Estimator Role
- Review incoming tender enquiries and prepare cost estimates based on required design standards and specification requirements for sustainability, small works, and maintenance projects.
- Prepare cost submissions for various fire protection systems, including sprinkler protection, gas suppression, water mist, hose-reels, fire hydrant, and dry riser systems.
- Advise managers on bid prospects and attend pre & post tender interviews.
- Compile specialist sub-contract quotes, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Complete take-offs from tender drawings/site job cards.
- Report regularly to management on competitor activity, market trends, and other useful market dynamics.
- Liaise with the Fire Protection Commercial / Sustainability Team.
- Prepare cost submissions for contract variations, including all backup data for smooth final account transitions.
- Liaise with site teams to ensure the scope of works is fully captured and understood.
- Assist on project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
Essential Criteria for the Role
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an estimation role.
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- Fire Protection Systems
- Cost Estimation
- Tender Management
- Sprinkler Design
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Construction Operations
- Sub-contractor Management
- Value Engineering
- Market Analysis
- NFPA Standards
How to Get Hired at Mercury
- Research Mercury's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Mercury: Customize your resume to highlight experience in fire protection estimation and large-scale construction projects, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize your professional qualifications in sprinkler design, hydraulic calculations, and relevant certifications like LPC or NFPA.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss past experiences in managing tender processes, supplier compliance, and team collaboration within a construction environment.
- Demonstrate industry knowledge: Articulate your understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and value engineering principles specific to the fire protection sector.
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