Pre-construction Manager

Build Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in fire safety is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager in Dartford to lead the pre-construction lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fire protection, strong communication skills, and a UK driving licence. The role involves managing feasibility assessments, design reviews, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. The position offers a salary up to £50,000, plus additional benefits including a company car and pension plan.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Company car

Laptop and mobile

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Free parking

Regular company social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating within fire protection, construction, or fire & security.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Experience producing budgets and plans for projects valued £2–5 million.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management.
• Competent with project management and digital quality systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across passive fire protection projects.
• Review design proposals and fire risk assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and supply chain.
• Prepare cost estimates and pre-construction documentation.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support tenders and bids with technical input.
• Maintain knowledge of industry legislation and best practice.

Skills

Pre-construction experience in fire protection

Knowledge of fire doors and containment systems

Budget production for projects

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Competency with project management systems

UK driving licence

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager – Specialist FRA Contractor Dartford Up to £50,000 Package

A well-established specialist contractor within the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) sector is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to support the growth of its technical and pre-construction function. This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering fully compliant, safety-critical solutions across survey, design, installation, and maintenance.

The Role

You will lead the full pre-construction lifecycle, ensuring projects are technically robust, commercially viable, and fully compliant with fire safety standards. The role involves feasibility assessments, design reviews, value engineering, programme planning, and managing all technical documentation. You will act as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams, ensuring clarity and a seamless handover into delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across multiple passive fire protection projects, including feasibility studies, risk assessments, and planning.
• Review design proposals and fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and the supply chain to optimise solutions and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, resource plans, and pre-construction documentation.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals for compliance.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support tenders and bids with technical input and programme planning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry legislation and best practice.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating within fire protection, construction, or fire & security.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Experience producing budgets and plans for projects valued £2–5 million.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management.
• Competent with project management and digital quality systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000, plus company car, laptop, and mobile.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension plan, free parking, and regular company social events.

If you’re a pre-construction specialist looking to join a respected contractor in the fire safety sector, we’d welcome your application.