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Mercury

Fire Protection Construction Manager

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Mercury

Builds and manages complex engineering and construction projects for leading global corporations.

Manage fire protection system construction, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and team.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Onsite
Company Size
2,919 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Life Sciences
Data Centres
Technology
Mechanical Services
Pharmaceutical
Oil & Gas
Utilities
Manufacturing
Role

Description

fire protection
scope management
change management
schedule planning
progress reporting
team training
  • Ensure that all personnel are committed to the IFW philosophy on site.
  • Work with Client, Main Contractor and Design department to clarify design deliverables and ensure design schedules are met.
  • You are the Mercury manager for all scope associated with the fire protection on this project.
  • Manage their hours allocation to ensure a maximum S/E of 0.95.
  • Be exceptionally diligent in managing project changes. Ensure that a verifiable and verified paper trail exists for all changes.
  • You will work with the design team to ensure that all materials; designs and equipment are available ahead of the need.
  • Manage and Control Internal and External Reporting of Projects.
  • Manager updating of S-Curves for progress reporting.
  • Work with the planning department to develop a schedule to meet the client’s schedule needs, and to deliver all milestones ahead of schedule.
  • You will be the primary driver of the Weekly and daily work plans.
  • Ensure that every member of your team has the required training to enable them to deliver the project requirements.
  • You must ensure that all work is planned and executed in strict alignment to the programme schedule: with the right people in the right place, at the right time.
  • You will ensure that all personnel understand what “change” looks like, and you will ensure that all changes are costed and approved before work commences.
  • Establish the detailed scope for this project.
  • The Fire Protection Team will build and monitor the schedule with you, it is you that owns the execution of the works to meet that schedule. You and/or your team will work with the planners to develop a “Last Planner” level of detail schedule.
  • Ensure > 0.99% right first time on all works.

Requirements

mechanical qualification
project controls
fire protection
it skills
health safety
communication
  • A trade and/or relevant third level qualification - mechanical
  • Proven ability to understand and contribute to the development of project implementation for construction projects.
  • Project Controls Skills- demonstrate a full and through understanding of all elements of the project delivery Start-up and ramp; execution; ramp down, Scope change control.
  • Sprinkler and Fire Protection experience and exposure is required.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated capability in Construction delivery within specialised industrial sectors including, for example, Life Sciences, Pharma, Mission Critical & Datacentres, etc.
  • 5 – 7 years’ experience working with a recognised contractor and multi-disciplinary construction teams.
  • Understand in detail the scope to be delivered in your discipline and have a thorough understanding of the design.
  • Excellent IT skills
  • People/Team Skills,- Know When to Delegate, Demonstrate your strategic and tactical goals for your area with associated goals/targets and supporting indicators. Understand basic financial concepts so that you understand how to manage money as part of a project you have been given. You should also be able to work well with others and understand how to integrate ideas and personalities.
  • Ability to work well within strict deadlines
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

Founded 1972
Year Established
The company was established in 1972 by Frank O’Kane and Joe Morgan in Dublin.
€500M Revenue
Annual Turnover
The company generates over €500 million in annual revenue through large-scale, high-tech projects.
€25M Milestone
Recent Project Achievement
Recently completed a significant €25 million hyperscale data center facility.
25+ Countries
Global Reach
The company has successfully completed projects in over 25 countries worldwide.
  • Delivers complex engineering and construction projects—often turnkey mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works—across Europe and beyond.
  • Their specialisms span mechanical and electrical engineering, sprinkler and fire-protection systems, data-center infrastructure, and commissioning services.
  • The company’s history is marked by early adoption of BIM, prefabricated modular construction, and digital commissioning platforms—underscoring its tech-driven edge.

Culture + Values

  • WORK SAFE | HOME SAFE
  • BRAVE
  • DYNAMIC
  • MAKE IT HAPPEN

Environment + Sustainability

Top 25% Ranked
Sustainability Ranking
The company is recognized for its responsible business practices, ranking in the top 25% of companies globally as rated by EcoVadis.
50%+ Certified
Green Building Projects
Over half of the company's projects are pursuing LEED and BREEAM certifications, highlighting its commitment to sustainable construction practices.
33k kg CO₂ Neutralized
Carbon Offset Initiative
The company has neutralized 33,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide through its tree-planting program, contributing to global reforestation efforts.
100% Green Electricity
Energy Supply
All Irish offices and facilities operate on entirely green electricity, reducing the company's reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Achieved zero waste to landfill on projects across Ireland, UK, Italy, France, Netherlands, Poland and Belgium
  • Implemented Smart Waste tracking system to measure CO₂ emissions and waste data in real time
  • Disclosed environmental impact through CDP since 2020

Inclusion & Diversity

40+ nationalities
Global workforce diversity
The company's global workforce is comprised of employees from over 40 different nationalities.
2024 Gender Pay Gap Reports
Transparency in pay equity
The company has published Gender Pay Gap Reports in Ireland and France for 2024 to promote pay equity.
10 years
Career development support
Group mentoring programmes are available for staff in their first 10 years of their careers.
  • Executive-driven Diversity & Inclusion Policy embedded across employee lifecycle
  • Hosts talks, events and courses to support women in construction and improve gender equality
  • Group mentoring programmes for women and foreign nationals
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