Pre Construction Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the fire protection sector is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the pre-construction process for Passive Fire Protection projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge of fire safety systems, along with the ability to prepare budgets and manage stakeholders. This position offers a salary of approximately £50,000 per annum, along with benefits such as a company car and annual leave.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Participation in company social/fun days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating roles within fire protection.
• In-depth understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation systems.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across multiple PFP projects.
• Review design documentation and specifications for compliance.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and resource plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase.
• Support bid and tender submissions with technical input.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Technical knowledge of fire protection

Budget preparation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Pre Construction Manager - Passive Fire Protection - Belvedere - £50,000 per annum

Pre-Construction Manager – Passive Fire Protection

We are working on behalf of a respected organisation within the fire protection sector to recruit an experienced Pre-Construction Manager. This is a key role leading the full pre‑construction process for passive fire protection (PFP) projects, ensuring feasibility, compliance, value, and programme efficiency from the outset.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge across fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping, and containment systems, with a background in fire protection, construction, or fire & security.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pre‑construction or estimating roles within fire protection, construction, or fire & security.
• In‑depth understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Demonstrable ability to prepare budgets, cost plans, and pre‑construction packages for projects typically £2–5 million.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and manage budgets.
• Confident stakeholder manager – clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Proficient with project management tools and digital quality management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑construction activities across multiple PFP projects including feasibility studies, risk assessments, and programme planning.
• Review design documentation, specifications, and fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety standards (e.g., BS EN 1634, BS 8214, BS 9999).
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to optimise design solutions and drive value engineering.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, budgets, and resource plans to ensure financial viability.
• Prepare pre‑construction documentation such as Method Statements, PQPs, ITPs, and compliance matrices for Gateway Three readiness.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring product suitability and accreditation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to minimise delays, defects, or cost overruns.
• Support bid and tender submissions with technical input and programme advice.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the pre‑construction phase, maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with evolving legislation, industry standards, and best practice in passive fire protection.

Package & Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing by one extra day per year of service, up to an additional three days)
• Pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Participation in company social/fun days

If you are interested, please apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions!